1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Audree Jean Wray
[Audree Wray Richardson]
[Audree Dehart]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1930
Birth Place: Eckman McDow, West Virginia
[McDowell CO, West Virginia]
Death Date: 28 Jun 2003
Father: Willian G Wray
Mother: Hattie A Bateman
SSN: 228388194
Notes: Apr 1950: Name listed as AUDREE JEAN WRAY;
Nov 1950: Name listed as AUDREE WRAY RICHARDSON;
Mar 1963: Name listed as AUDREE RICHARDSON DEHART;
10 Jul 2003: Name listed as AUDREE R DEHART"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by larry eanes; 29 May 2012.
" Audree Jean Wray DeHart
Birth 31 Jan 1930
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 Jun 2003 (aged 73)
Danville City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Danville Memorial Gardens
Danville, Danville City, Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"DANVILLE, Va. - Audree Wray DeHart, 73, of Danville was called home by her Lord on June 28, 2003. She was born January 31, 1930 in Eckman, West Virginia where she lived for 17 years; most of her adult life was lived in Danville, where she and her husband were the founders of the Big Daddy Drive-In and the Old 97 Steak House."She was married to Russell DeHart, who died April 22, 1988. Survivors include three sons, Michael Wray Richardson (Roxanne), Tracy "Dean" DeHart (Betty) and Henry Russell DeHart II ; daughter, Robin DeHart Gregory; sister, Betty Lawson; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
"Interment will be in Danville Memorial Gardens."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Audree Jean Wray
[Audree Wray Richardson]
[Audree Dehart]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1930
Birth Place: Eckman McDow, West Virginia
[McDowell CO, West Virginia]
Death Date: 28 Jun 2003
Father: Willian G Wray
Mother: Hattie A Bateman
SSN: 228388194
Notes: Apr 1950: Name listed as AUDREE JEAN WRAY;
Nov 1950: Name listed as AUDREE WRAY RICHARDSON;
Mar 1963: Name listed as AUDREE RICHARDSON DEHART;
10 Jul 2003: Name listed as AUDREE R DEHART"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by larry eanes; 29 May 2012.
" Audree Jean Wray DeHart
Birth 31 Jan 1930
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 Jun 2003 (aged 73)
Danville City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Danville Memorial Gardens
Danville, Danville City, Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"DANVILLE, Va. - Audree Wray DeHart, 73, of Danville was called home by her Lord on June 28, 2003. She was born January 31, 1930 in Eckman, West Virginia where she lived for 17 years; most of her adult life was lived in Danville, where she and her husband were the founders of the Big Daddy Drive-In and the Old 97 Steak House."She was married to Russell DeHart, who died April 22, 1988. Survivors include three sons, Michael Wray Richardson (Roxanne), Tracy "Dean" DeHart (Betty) and Henry Russell DeHart II ; daughter, Robin DeHart Gregory; sister, Betty Lawson; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
"Interment will be in Danville Memorial Gardens."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 273; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Clyde Abel; age 22; born and living at Havaco, WV; single; married on 12 Feb
1955 at Vivian, WV; Ruby Irene Carter; age 26; born at War, WV; divorced; living at Havaco, WV.
2. Smyth Co, VA; Marriage License #73-015071; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Raymond Clyde Able; age 40; born 9 Aug 1932 in WV; divorced; this was his 2nd marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at 648 1/2 Pendleyon Street, Marion, Smyth Co, VA; son of Doran
Clyde and Nannie (Baker) Able; married on 12 Apr 1973 in Smyth Co, VA; Helen Louise Reynolds;
maiden name Welch; age 40; born 26 Dec 1932 in WV; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 650 Pendleton Street, Marion, VA; daughter of Ray Donald and Frances Louise
(Whitt) Welch.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Raymond Clyde Able
[Raymond C Able]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Aug 1932
Birth Place: Havaco McDow, West Virginia
[Havaco McDow|]
Death Date: 25 Apr 1993
Claim Date: 18 Mar 1976
Father: Doran Able
Mother: Nan Baker
SSN: 233449250
Death Certificate Number: 721 SEAVER BROWN FH MARION
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Jun 1946: Name listed as RAYMOND CLYDE ABLE; 08 Mar 1976: Name listed as RAYMOND C ABLE"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 491; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randolph Reybolds; age 30; born at Havaco, WV; single; living at Welch, WV;
married on 3 Aug 1953 at Wilcoe, WV; Helen Louise Welch; age 21; born at Bartley, WV;
single; living at Welch, WV.
2. Smyth Co, VA; Marriage License #73-015071; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Raymond Clyde Able; age 40; born 9 Aug 1932 in WV; divorced; this was his 2nd marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at 648 1/2 Pendleyon Street, Marion, Smyth Co, VA; son of Doran
Clyde and Nannie (Baker) Able; married on 12 Apr 1973 in Smyth Co, VA; Helen Louise Reynolds;
maiden name Welch; age 40; born 26 Dec 1932 in WV; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 650 Pendleton Street, Marion, VA; daughter of Ray Donald and Frances Louise
(Whitt) Welch.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ray Welch, Miner"; Article; Page
261; submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Welch, Box 75, Mavisdale, VA 24627.
1. 1940 Census, Chatham Co, NC; Capr fear Township; taken on 13 Apr 1940; E.D. 19-7; Page 77B;
Image 12 of 32; household #94.
Listed as Thomas Watson; age 4; born in NC; in household of father, Calvin A. Warson.
1. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elroy E Gravely
Birth Year: 1920
Race: Negro, citizen (Black)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: Ohio
County or City: Franklin
Enlistment Date: 9 Aug 1943
Enlistment State: Ohio
Enlistment City: Columbus
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Skilled occupations in the manufacture of miscellaneous products
Marital status: Married
Height: 00
Weight: 000"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elroy Gravely
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 15 Jul 1920
Birth Place: McDowell Cou, West Virginia
Death Date: 12 Dec 1991
Father: William R Gravely
Mother: Lucy Dixon
SSN: 234075329
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as ELROY GRAVELY"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elroy Gravely
Birth Date: 15 Jul 1920
Death Date: 12 Dec 1991
SSN: 234075329
Branch 1: M
Enlistment Date 1: 9 Aug 1943
Release Date 1: 26 Nov 1945"
4. California, Death Index, 1940-1997; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elroy Eugene Gravely
Social Security #: 234075329
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 15 Jul 1920
Birth Place: West Virginia
Death Date: 12 Dec 1991
Death Place: Los Angeles
Mother's Maiden Name: Dickerson"
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1949); Page 103; Line #24; WV Archives Web Site.
Aubrey C. Conley; age 22; born and living i Chapel, VA (could not locate this town); single; married
on 27 Dec 1949 in Princeton, WV; Rachel Snavely; age 21; born in Cleveland, OH; single; living
in Bluefield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 23 Nov 2015.
" Aubrey Clyde Conley
Birth 1 Oct 1927
Narrows, Giles County, Virginia, USA
Death 12 Nov 2015 (aged 88)
Amigo, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Our beloved Aubrey Clyde Conley, 88, of Amigo, passed away on November 12, 2015. Born October 1, 1927, in Narrows, VA, he was the son of Elijah Conley (Deceased) and Mae Gore-Conley (Deceased)."He grew up during the Depression and World War II, and he spoke of those experiences for the rest of his life. After graduating from Narrows High School in 1945, he joined the Army. He was part of the U.S. occupation force in Japan and his unit was one of the first admitted into Nagasaki after the atomic bond had been dropped.
"He was attending Bluefield Business College when he met Rachel Elizabeth Snavely-Conley (1930-2012). He said it was love at first sight, and they married on December 27, 1949 in Princeton, Mercer County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Mercer County, WV, 1949, Page 103, Line 24, Application Date: December 21, 1949). The marriage lasted 62 years until she passed away in May 2012.
"Aubrey was an accountant for coal mines for 40 years. He started in McDowell County and moved to Wyoming County in 1958. He retired from Beckley Mining in Glen Daniel in 1990. He was a devoted care giver to Rachel in her last years.
"Aubrey enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. In recent times, he liked going to the Dairy Queen, watching baseball and The Waltons on TV and caring for pets.
"In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jordan Williams (Deceased); brothers, Clayton Conley (Deceased) and Robert Conley (Deceased); sisters, Jessie Conley-Nelson (Deceased) and Emma Conley-Lester (Deceased).
"Those left to treasure his memory include four devoted children, Patsy Conley-Parker and her husband, Dale Parker of Proctorville, OH; Susan Conley-Williams and her husband, John Williams of Raleigh, NC; Roger Conley and his wife Kathy of Stephenson; and John Aubrey Conley (1958-2018) of Amigo; six grandchildren, Bret Parker and his wife Sue of Burlington, NC; Ashley Elam and her fiancé Elbert Davis of Crown City, OH; Rev. Tyler Williams of Sanford, NC; Tanner Williams of Raleigh, NC; Justin Conley of Amigo; and Andrea Smith of Albuquerque, NM; four beloved great grandchildren, Annika and Aracoma of Crown City OH and James and Charlie of Albuquerque; and his sister, Lucy Campbell of Narrows, VA.
"Services will be held 12 noon, November 16, 2015 at the chapel of Tankersley Funeral Home in Mullens with Rev. Richard Chester and Rev. Earle Arthur officiating. Friends may visit one hour prior to service. Aubrey will be laid to rest at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton."
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1949); Page 103; Line #24; WV Archives Web Site.
Aubrey C. Conley; age 22; born and living i Chapel, VA (could not locate this town); single; married
on 27 Dec 1949 in Princeton, WV; Rachel Snavely; age 21; born in Cleveland, OH; single; living
in Bluefield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by SWVA Genealogy Searcher; 13 May 2012.
" Rachel Elizabeth Snavely Conley
Birth 19 Nov 1930
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Death 4 May 2012 (aged 81)
USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Our most beloved Rachel Elizabeth Snavely Conley, 81, of Amigo, W.Va., left her earthly life for life eternal Friday, May 4, 2012."She battled poor health for years, aided by a deep faith, a strong character and a loving family.
"Born Nov. 19, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Elizabeth Cook Snavely.
"She grew up in Draper and graduated from Draper High School. She attended Bluefield Business College, where she met her husband, Aubrey.She was a retired school secretary.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Jordan Williams; three sisters, Ruth Rupe, Dorothy Reece and Louise Robbins, and one brother, Thomas Snavely.
"Survivors include her husband and soul mate of 62 years, Aubrey Conley; four devoted children, Patsy Parker and her husband, Dale, of Chapmanville, W.Va., Susan and her husband, John Williams, of Raleigh, N.C., Roger and his wife, Kathy, of Stephenson, W.Va., and John, of Amigo, W.Va.; a beloved sister, Jane Hurst, of Salem; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
"Services were held today, Tuesday, May 8, at noon, at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel in Mullens, W.Va. A visitation period was held from 11 a.m. to noon. Interment took place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton.
"The family of Rachel Conley is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens, W.Va."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 20 Jun 2018.
" John Aubrey Conley
Birth 16 Jan 1958
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 16 Jun 2018 (aged 60)
Amigo, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"John Aubrey Conley, 60, of Amigo, went to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Born January 16, 1958 at Bluefield, he was the son of the late Aubrey Clyde Conley (1927-2015) and Rachel Elizabath Snavely-Conley (1930-2012)."After graduating from WVU he became a journalist in Wyoming County. His career started at the Mullens Advocate, then the Gilbert times, and the Pineville Herald. His passion was sports, of all kinds. He loved documenting local players and their teams. John loved collecting and watching old movies and also collected old comic books. Over the years John helped with many organizations, Boy Scouts, 4-H, etc. As a member of the Stephenson United Methodist Church he served as a Superintendent and Adult Class Teacher.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his sisters, Patsy Conley-Parker of OH, and Susan Conley-Williams of NC; his brother, Roger Conley of Amigo; six nieces and nephews; and four grand nieces and nephews.
"A Memorial service will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, June 25, 2018 at the Mullens United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Chester officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services Monday at the church. John’s cremains will be interred at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton at a later date."
1. 1910 Census, Dickenson Co, VA; Bark Lick Precinct; taken 4 May 1910; Page 201B; Image 24 of 30;
Family #206/207.
Listed as Elbert Belcher; age 34; born in KY; married once for 12 yrs; farmer; head of household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 340; WV Archives Web Site.
J.E. Belcher; age 47; born in Pike Co, KY; widowed; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of John M,
and Mary; married on 3 Apr 1924 at Dan, WV; Sarah Roew; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Arthur and Cosby.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 253B; Image 26 of
51; Family #223/229.
Listed as Elbert Belcher; age 53; born in KY; married at 18; coal loader in mine; head of household.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Elbert Belcher
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Mar 1872
Birth Place: Elkon City, Kentucky
Father: John M Belcher
Mother: Mary Rowe
SSN: 234141036
Notes: Jun 1937: Name listed as JAMES ELBERT BELCHER"
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'63 000632; WV Archives Web Site.
James Elbert Belcher; age 87; born 19 Mar 1877 in KY; widowed; farmer; living at Raysal, WV; son of
John Belcher and unknown mother; died 23 Jan 1963 in Raysal, WV; due to acute coronary
thrombosis; buried 26 Jan 1963 in Puckett Cemetery, Raysal, WV; informant, Letcher Belcher,
Raysal, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Dickenson Co, VA; Bark Lick Precinct; taken 4 May 1910; Page 201B; Image 24 of 30;
Family #206/207.
Listed as Eliza Belcher; age 37; born in VA; married once for 12 yrs; 4 children; all living; in household
of husband, James E. Belcher.
1. 1910 Census, Dickenson Co, VA; Bark Lick Precinct; taken 4 May 1910; Page 201B; Image 24 of 30;
Family #206/207.
Listed as Millie Belcher; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, James E. Belcher.
1. 1910 Census, Dickenson Co, VA; Bark Lick Precinct; taken 4 May 1910; Page 201B; Image 24 of 30;
Family #206/207.
Listed as John M. Belcher; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, James E. Belcher.
1. 1910 Census, Dickenson Co, VA; Bark Lick Precinct; taken 4 May 1910; Page 201B; Image 24 of 30;
Family #206/207.
Listed as Jona Belcher; age 2 yrs, 1 mon; born in VA; in household of father, James E. Belcher.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 101; WV Archives Web Site.
James Henry Sziemore; age 18; born in Christian, WV; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Elba and
Edith Sizemore; married on 6 Aug 1957 at Wyoming WV; Helen Palmer; age 23; born in Pageton, WV;
single; livin at Oceana, WV; daughter of John and India Palmer.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 101; WV Archives Web Site.
James Henry Sziemore; age 18; born in Christian, WV; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Elba and
Edith Sizemore; married on 6 Aug 1957 at Wyoming WV; Helen Palmer; age 23; born in Pageton, WV;
single; livin at Oceana, WV; daughter of John and India Palmer.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco WV; Posted Obit.
"Hellen Louise Palmer Sizemore, 83, of Wyoming, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday,
September 16, 2017 at her home. She was born on January 10, 1934 in Eckman, WV a daughter of the late
John and India Palmer. Hellen was a member of the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle. In addition to her parents
she is preceded in death by her loving husband James Henry Sizemore; brothers Charlie, Clark, Carl, Larence
and James Palmer; sons Jimmy and Damen Sizemore; granddaughter Carol Sue Olmos; sisters Rosie Cole,
Victoria Palmer, Bertha Parks and Lucile Combs; close friends James and Ellen Tiller and a host of others.
Survivors include her sons John Sizemore, Herman (Susan) Woods, Lawrence (Monica) Sizemore and
Raymond Sizemore; daughters Carol Barefield and Elizabeth Sizemore; daughter-in-law Donna Sizemore;
sisters Millie (Dave) Stafford and Leona Crowder; twenty-two grandchildren; twenty-two great
grandchildren; one great great grandchild; a close friend Becky Blackburn; many nieces, nephews and a host
of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 19, 2017
at the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle, Lillydale, WV with Rev. David Stafford officiating. She will be laid to rest
in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. ..."