1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 235; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Garland Wolfe; age 21; born in Bluefield, WV; single; living in Rocky Gap, VA; married on 14 Sep
1943 at Welch, WV; Lois Faye Wright; age 21; born at Eckles (sic, Eccles), WV; single; living at
Skygusty, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 16 Oct 2012.
" Albert Garland Wolfe
Birth 7 Jul 1923
Death 27 Dec 1997 (aged 74)
Burial
Shady Grove Cemetery
Skygusty, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 99028817"Additional Information Posted:
"SKYGUSTY—Albert G. Wolfe, 74, of Skygusty died Saturday, December 27, 1997, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center."Born in Bluefield on July 2, 1923, he was the son of the late Charles Brady and Cora Etta Nunn Wolfe.
"He resided in Skygusty the greater part of his life. He was a former auto mechanic for Picklesimer and Mabe-Cartwright Motors. He was amember of Blackwolf Southern Baptist Church in Skygusty. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in WWII serving in the Italian Campaign and a member of McDowell Lodge 112 A.F. & A.M., American Legion Post 8 of Welch and Barns-Beavers and VFW Post 7136 of Tazewell. He was a retired mine foreman from Cannelton Coal Co. at Superior.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Harman Wolfe, in 1993; four brothers and three sisters.
"Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Jean) Blevins, Jr. of Skygusty ; one brother, Woodrow Wolfe of Savannah, Ga.; one grandson and wife, Gary Dean and Stephanie Blevins, Jr. of Cary, N.C. ; one granddaughter, Mrs. Jamie (Stephanie) Addair of Skygusty; one great-granddaughter, Breanna Leigh Addair of Skygusty; one great-grandson, Gary Dean Blevins III of Cary, N.C. and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 30, at 1 p.m. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with Rev. Charles Drake, the pastor of Blackwolf Southern Baptist Church, officiating.
"Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery at Skygusty.
"Friends may call Monday at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Published in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 235; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Garland Wolfe; age 21; born in Bluefield, WV; single; living in Rocky Gap, VA; married on 14
Sep1943 at Welch, WV; Lois Faye Wright; age 21; born at Eckles (sic, Eccles), WV; single; living at
Skygusty, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 16 Oct 2012.
" Lois E (sic, F.). Harman Wolfe (Headstone photo clearly shows F. as middle initial)
Birth 29 Jan 1927
Death 22 Nov 1993 (aged 66)
Burial
Shady Grove Cemetery
Skygusty, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 99028978"Additional Information Posted:
"SKYGUSTY—Lois Harman Wolfe, 66, of Skygusty, died Monday, November 22, 1993 in a Princeton hospital."Born January 29 1927 in Eccles, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Willie Hill Harman.
"She had been a resident of Skygusty most of her life and was a member of the Southern Baptist Chapel at Black Wolf and the Retired Postmasters Association.
"She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry Harman, Jr. and Carl Harman.
"Survivors: husband, Albert Garland Wolfe; daughter, Mrs. Gary (Jean) Blevins of Skygusty; grandchildren, Gary Blevins, Jr. and Stephanie Blevins; a one great-granddaughter.
"The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ at Skygusty with the Rev. Carl Lambert officiating.
"Burial will be at the Shady Grove Cemetery at Skygusty.
"Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch and one hourprior to the service at the church.
"Published in the Bluefield Daily Telegaph"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #12728; WV Archives Website.
Sandra Lee Wolfe; born 29 Aug 1953 in Welch, WV; died 9 Sep 1053 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV;
parents; Albert and Lois (Wright) Wolfe; living at Skygusty, WV; due to premature birth; buried 12 Sep
1953 in Harman Cemetery, Skygusty, WV; informant, Albert Wolfe.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 26 Aug 2018.
" Sandra Lee Wolfe
Birth 29 Aug 1953
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Sep 1953 (aged 11 days)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Harman Cemetery
Skygusty, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 192600271"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 168; WV Archives Website.
William Arthur Bishop; age 21; born and living at Asco, WV; single; married on 5 May 1951 in Welch,
WV; Arlene Green; age 21; born and living in Kimball, WV. single.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name William Arthur Bishop [Arthur William] [William T Bishop]
Birth Date Mar 1930
Residence Date 1988-2017
Address 16136 Birchcroft Dr
Residence Brookpark, Ohio, USA
Postal Code 44142
Second Residence Date 1988-2017
Second Address 16136 Birchcroft Dr
Second Residence brook Park, Ohio, USDA
Second Postal Code 44142
Third Residence Date 1994
Third Address 22233 Arbor Cliff Ln
Third Residence Rocky River, Ohio, USA
Third Postal Code 44116
Fourth Residence Date 1963-1990
Fourth Address 25007 Sunset Dr
Fourth Residence Bay Village, Ohio, USA
Fourth Postal Code 44140"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Arthur Bishop
[William A Bishop]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1930
Birth Place: Asco McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 3 May 2006
Father: Cecil Bishop
Mother: Pearl Fairbanks
SSN: 233448064
Signature on SSN Card: Arthur Bishop
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Mar 1946: Name listed as WILLIAM ARTHUR BISHOP;
06 May 2006: Name listed as WILLIAM A BISHOP"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William A. Bishop
Last Residence:
44142 Brookpark, Cuyahoga, Ohio
BORN: 14 Mar 1930
Died: 3 May 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Arthur Bishop
Birth Date: 14 Mar 1930
Gender: Male
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Residence Place: Brook Park, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Residence Zip Code: 44142
Death Date: 3 May 2006
Death Time: 07:05 AM
Hospital of Death: Southwest General Hospital
Death Place: Ohio, USA
Certificate: 41850
Age at Death: 76
Registrar's Certificate Number: 002092
Certifier: Physician
Referred to Coroner: Not Referred to Coroner
Autopsy: No Autopsy performed
Method of Disposition: Burial
Filing Date: 17 May 2006
Hospital Status: Hospital/Inpatient
Injury at Work: Unclassifiable
Father's Surname: Bishop
Mother's Maiden Name: Fairbanks
Marital Status: Married
Education: 7
Armed Forces Indicator: Yes
Branch of Service: Navy
Industry of Decedent: Occupation Not Classifiable
Occupation of Decedent: Occupation Not Classifiable
Census Tract: 9999
Primary Registration District: 1829"
6. U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William A Bishop
Service Info.: SN US NAVY KOREA
Birth Date: 14 Mar 1930
Death Date: 3 May 2006
Cemetery: Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 10175 Rawiga Rd PO Box #8 Rittman, OH 44270-0008
Buried At: Section 19 Site 782"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery; Rittman, Medina Co, OH;
submitted by Douglas King; 8 Dec 2008; headstone photo added by Amy Elizabeth.
William A. Bishop; born 14 Mar 1930; died 3 May 2006; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"SN US NAVY * KOREA * LOVING HUSBAND DAD AND PAPA".
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Dorothy M Bishop [Dorothy A Bishop] [Dorothy Marie Bishop] [Dorthy M Bishop]
Birth Date Feb 1940
Residence Date 1964-2019
Address 16136 Birchcroft Dr
Residence Brookpark, Ohio, USA
Postal Code 44142
Second Residence Date 2018
Second Address 4484 W 137th St
Second Residence Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Second Postal Code 44135
Third Address 16136 Birchcroft Dr
Third Residence Brook Park, Ohio, USA
Third Postal Code 44142"
2. Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Dorothy M Bishop [Dorothy Musil]
Gender Female
Race White
Marital Status Widowed
Death Age 77
Birth Date 4 Feb 1940
Birth Place Ohio, USA
Residence Place Ohio, USA
Death Date 2 Dec 2017
Death Place Ohio, USA
Death Hospital Hospice Facility
Occupation Secretary
Education High School Graduate Or Ged Completed
Father Musil
Inquest Questions Autopsy Performed?: No; Autopsy Findings Available?: Not Applicable; Manner of Death: Natural; Pregnant At Time of Death?: Not Applicable; Tobacco Use Contribute to Death?: Unknown; Method of Disposition: Burial;"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery; Rittman, Medina Co, OH;
submitted by 13th Generation Fairbanks in America; 8 Dec 2017.
Dorothy Marie Bishop; born 4 Feb 1940; died 2 Dec 2017; buried here; no grave marker photo
shown.
1. Wise Co, VA; WW I Draft Registration Card #294; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry,com Web Site.
Solomon Brown; age 23; born in Hyatton, KY; single; employed by Wise Coal and Coke in
Dorchester, VA as stone and brick mason; living at Doolyn, VA; dependent father and mother; tall
with slender build; blue eyes and sandy hair; slightly injured left leg.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Four; E.D. 24-42; taken 3 Apr 1940;
Page 818B; Image 5 of 25; Household #30.
Listed as Solomon Brown; age 46; born in KY; married; 6th grade education; lived in Weloca (sp?),
Mercer Co, WV on 1 Apr 1945; timberman in coal mine; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1433; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Solomon Buster Brown; age 46; born 20 Nov 1895 in Harlan, KY; living at Big Four, WV; employed
by Koppers Coal Division at Carswell, WV; person who will always know address, Mildred Brown,
wife; Big Four, WV; 5' 11" tal; 176 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion; scar on left index
finger.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'64 016102; WV Archives Web Site.
Solomon B. Brown; age 69; born 20 Nov 1894 in Harlan, KY; married; retired coal miner; served in
WW II; SS#233-07-1230; living at Big Four, WV; son of unknown parents; died 2 Nov 1964 in Big
Four, WV; due to carcinoma of lung with metastases; buried 5 Nov 1964 in Belcher Mt. Cemetery,
Welch, WV; informant, Mrs. S.B. Brown, Big Four, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 16 Feb 2016.
"Birth 20 Nov 1894
Kentucky, USA
Death 2 Nov 1964 (aged 69)
Big Four, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"VA PVT Co B 331 INF WWI"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Four; E.D. 24-42; taken 3 Apr 1940;
Page 818B; Image 5 of 25; Household #30.
Listed as Mildred Brown; age 29; born in TN; married; 5th grade education; lived in Weloca (sp?),
Mercer Co, WV on 1 Apr 1945; in household of husband, Solomon B. Brown.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Four; E.D. 24-42; taken 3 Apr 1940;
Page 818B; Image 5 of 25; Household #30.
Listed as Junior Brown; age 13; born in WV; 5th grade education; not attending school; lived in
Weloca (sp?), Mercer Co, WV on 1 Apr 1945; in household of father, Solomon B. Brown.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Four; E.D. 24-42; taken 3 Apr 1940;
Page 818B; Image 5 of 25; Household #30.
Listed as Margaret Brown; age 10; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in
Weloca (sp?), Mercer Co, WV on 1 Apr 1945; in household of father, Solomon B. Brown.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Margaret Elizabeth Brown
[Margaret Elizabeth Baker]
[Margaret Baker]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Sep 1929
Birth Place: Hiawatha Mer, West Virginia
[Hawathi, West Virginia]
Death Date: 8 Apr 2001
Father: Solomon B Brown
Mother: Mildred E Humphies
SSN: 234427763
Notes: Jun 1944: Name listed as MARGARET ELIZABETH BROWN;
22 Dec 1989: Name listed as MARGARET ELIZABETH BAKER;
03 May 2001: Name listed as MARGARET E BAKER"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Four; E.D. 24-42; taken 3 Apr 1940;
Page 818B; Image 5 of 25; Household #30.
Listed as Doris Brown; age 7; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in Weloca (sp?),
Mercer Co, WV on 1 Apr 1945; in household of father, Solomon B. Brown.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #75-047302; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Douglas Ray Dawson; age 29; born 25 Sep 1946 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Rt 1, Iaeger, WV; son of James Edward and Hattie Mae (Waldron) Dawson;
married on 28 Nov 1975 in Grundy, VA; Geneva Vance; age 31; born 29 Nov 1943 in VA; single; this
is her 1st marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Rt 1, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Marvin and Virgie
(McClanahan) Vance.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Douglas Ray Dawson, 76, passed away March 8, 2023 in the comfort of his home."He was born September 25, 1946 to the late James Edward and Hattie Mae Dawson of Sandy Huff and resided in Iaeger, West Virginia. Douglas was a member of the UMWA where he worked and retired. He enjoyed staying in touch with his family, watching racing and sports on tv and cutting up with his friends and family.
"He is preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Dawson, his brothers Woodrow, Ernest, Wilburn, Roy, Eugene and sister Lorraine.
"He is survived by two sisters Lucille (Kenneth) Hummel and Elsie Dupuis; two brothers Carl Dawson and Clinton Dawson; one son Richard (Sandy) Vance and nephew whom he referred to as his son, Bruce (Delores) Vance; grandchildren Richie (Kayla) Vance, Katrina Vance, Baylei Vance and Avereigh Vance; two great-grandchildren Adrian Foley and Bentlee Vance; a host of nieces and nephews; and last but not least he is survived by his best friend Ruby, his dog.
"Funeral service will be held at Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, West Virginia on Sunday morning March 12, 2023 at 10 o’clock with Reverend Russell King and Elder Fred Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in the Dawson Cemetery on Atwell Mountain near Atwell, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family at Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, West Virginia on Saturday evening March 11, 2023 from 6-9 p.m. Evening services will be held at 7 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #75-047302; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Douglas Ray Dawson; age 29; born 25 Sep 1946 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Rt 1, Iaeger, WV; son of James Edward and Hattie Mae (Waldron) Dawson;
married on 28 Nov 1975 in Grundy, VA; Geneva Vance; age 31; born 29 Nov 1943 in VA; single; this
is her 1st marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Rt 1, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Marvin and Virgie
(McClanahan) Vance.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Geneva (Tiny) Dawson passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, at her residence."Geneva was born November 29, 1943, in Grundy, VA a daughter of the late Marvin and Virgie McClanahan Vance. She was the owner/operator of Tiny’s 52 Club near Iaeger, WV.
"In addition to her parents she preceded in death by her siblings, Juanita Vance, Bobby, Lonnie, and Olan Vance, Robert McClanahan and Alice McKinney.
"Survivors include her husband Douglas Dawson of the home; one son, Richard Vance and wife Sandra of Panther; special nephew, whom she raised as her own, Bruce Vance of Iaeger; three grandchildren, Richie Vance and wife Kayla of Panther, Katrina Vance and Trevor of Princeton, and Baylei Vance of Iaeger; one great grandson, Bentlee Douglas Vance of Panther; one great granddaughter, Adrian Foley of Panther; special niece, Kim McCoy of Panther; very special friend Pam Belcher of Iaeger; one sister, Mattie Murphy and husband Dean and one brother, Archie Dotson.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Clinton Jackson and Reverend Michael Brooks officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Dawson Cemetery on Atwell Mountain near Atwell. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening, November 20, 2019 from 6 to 9 at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 1 Jun 1900, Page73B, Family #16/16.
Listed as John Beavers, age 17, born Feb 1883 in WV, in household of father, John Beavers.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Daniel Beavers Serach, 12 Jan 2003, submitted by
Joyce Barnett, rjbarnett@netscope.net.
John "Gus" Beavers; born 2 Feb 1882 (sic, 1883) in McDowell Co, WV; died on 31 Jan 1966
at Union City (McDowell Co), WV; married Sarah Dameron on 27 Jul 1907 in McDowell Co, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 218; WV Archives Web Site.
John Beavers; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Peeryville, WV; son of John
and Ellen; was issued a license to marry on 29 Jul 1929 in McDowell Co, WV; Sarah Dameron; age
17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of ______; no return by a minister.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 218; WV Archives Web Site.
John Beavers; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Peeryville, WV; son of John
and Ellen; was issued a license to marry on 29 Jul 1929 in McDowell Co, WV; Sarah Dameron; age
17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of ______; no return by a minister.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #88-068655; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edward Nathan Jones; age 58; born 28 Feb 1930 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended in Jan 1973; 10th grade education; living at PO Box 62, Bidwell, Gallia Co, OH; son
of Jim H. and Aretta (England) Jones; married on 7 Nov 1988 in Grundy, VA; Elizabeth Irene
Winland; maiden name Lucas; born 15 May 1957 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended in Sep 1984; 8th grade education; living at Rt #1, Box 214, Bidwell, Gallia Co, OH;
daughter of Alvin H. and Gladys Irene (Bennett) Lucas.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edward Nathan Jones
[Edward N Jones]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Feb 1930
Birth Place: Hanover, West Virginia
[Hanover|]
Death Date: 20 Jun 2004
Claim Date: 18 May 1970
Father: Jim H Jones
Mother: Aretta England
SSN: 234447785
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Signature on SSN Card: Edward N Jones
Notes: 26 Sep 1991: Name listed as EDWARD NATHAN JONES;
14 May 1970: Name listed as EDWARD N JONES"