1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'65 013354; WV Archives Web Site.
Nellie Grizzell; age 54; born 30 Jan 1911; married; housewife; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of
Hammond and Chloe (Collins) Kennedy; died 8 Jul 1965 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to
myocardial infarction with arteriosclerotic heart disease; buried 12 Jul 1965 in Collins Ridge Cemetery,
Paynesville, WV; informant, John Grizzell, Bradshaw, WV.
1. 1920 Census, Wise Co, VA; Lipps District; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 228B; Image 38 of 55;
Family #329/337.
Listed as Wade H. Grizzel; age 52; born in VA; married at 21; farmer; head of household.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Errett H. Grizzel"; Article; Page 156; submitted by Gale Grizzel Smith,
Jolo, WV 24850.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Joe Grizzel"; Article; Page 157; submitted by Joe Grizzel, Jr, Son;
Paynesville, WV 24873..
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Joe Grizzel"; Article; Page 157; submitted by Joe Grizzel, Jr, Son;
Paynesville, WV 24873..
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Joe Grizzel"; Article; Page 157; submitted by Joe Grizzel, Jr, Son;
Paynesville, WV 24873..
1. 1920 Census, Armstrong Co; Cowanshonnock Township; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 158B; Image 20 of 28;
Family #185/186.
Listed as Tony Grabosky; age 33; born in Russia Poland; married; immigarated to US in 1910: coal miner;
head of household
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #39927; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Tony Groboski; age 50; born in Poland; widowed; one previous marriage; miner; living at Havaco, WV;
son of John and Mary (Vicher) Groboski; married on 2 Oct 1939 at Tazewell, VA; Hattie Margaret Rose Hart;
age 55; born in Wyoming Co, WV; divorced; two previous marriages; living atKimball, WV; daughter of
George and Charlotte (Ford) Rose.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Tony Grobosky; age 58; born in Poland; divorced; living at Havaco, WV; married on 14 Jul 1947 at
Welch, WV; Gladys Powell; age 30; born in Coeburn, VA; widow; living at Havaco, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'66 000574; WV Archives Web Site. via LDS Web Site.
Tony Grobosky; age 76; born 13 Jun 1889 in Radam (sic, Radom), Poland; married; miner; living at
Iaeger, WV; son of unknown parents; died 19 Jan 1966 in Iaeger, WV; due to an acute coronary thrombosis;
buried 22 Jan 1966 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Gladys Grobosky, Iaeger, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 3 Dec 2013.
Tony Grobosky; born 13 Jun 1889; died 19 Jan 1966; buried here; headstone photo shown;"SLEEP
IN PEACE".
1. 1920 Census, Armstrong Co; Cowanshonnock Township; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 158B; Image 20 of 28;
Family #185/186.
Listed as Verienco Grabosky; age 31; born in Russia Poland; married; immigarated to US in 1910; in
household of husband, Tony Gorbosky.
1. 1920 Census, Armstrong Co; Cowanshonnock Township; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 158B; Image 20 of 28;
Family #185/186.
Listed as Louie Grabosky; age 8; born in PA; in household of father, Tony Grobosky.
1. 1920 Census, Armstrong Co; Cowanshonnock Township; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 158B; Image 20 of 28;
Family #185/186.
Listed as John Grabosky; age 6; born in PA; in household of father, Tony Grobosky.
1. 1920 Census, Armstrong Co; Cowanshonnock Township; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 158B; Image 20 of 28;
Family #185/186.
Listed as Frank Grabosky; age 4; born in PA; in household of father, Tony Grobosky.
1. 1920 Census, Armstrong Co; Cowanshonnock Township; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 158B; Image 20 of 28;
Family #185/186.
Listed as Rosa Grabosky; age 3; born in PA; in household of father, Tony Grobosky.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 46; WV Archives Web Site.
Latham E. Carr; age 19; born in Princeton, WV; single; living at War, WV; married on 16 Nov 1946 at
War, WV; Lula Helen James; age 19; born in Berwind, WV; single; living at War, WV; with consent of
P.J. Carr, father of Latham E. Carr; and Maggie James, mother of Lula Helen James.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 46; WV Archives Web Site.
Latham E. Carr; age 19; born in Princeton, WV; single; living at War, WV; married on 16 Nov 1946 at
War, WV; Lula Helen James; age 19; born in Berwind, WV; single; living at War, WV; with consent of
P.J. Carr, father of Latham E. Carr; and Maggie James, mother of Lula Helen James.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 235; WV Archives Web Site.
William J. Sparks; age 21; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Cedar Bluff, VA; son of John
and Nannie Sparks; married on 6 Aug 1927 in Welch, WV; May Pruitt; age 17; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Jim and Josie Pruitt.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken 4/5 Feb 1920; Page 227A;
Family #236/238.
Listed as Offie Pruitt; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, James A. Pruitt.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 235; WV Archives Web Site.
William J. Sparks; age 21; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Cedar Bluff, VA; son of John
and Nannie Sparks; married on 6 Aug 1927 in Welch, WV; May Pruitt; age 17; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Jim and Josie Pruitt.
3. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Offie M Sparks
[Offie M Pruitt]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 75
Birth Date: 7 Feb 1911
Death Date: 27 Aug 1986
Death Place: Richlands, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 10 Sep 1986
Father: James A Pruitt
Mother: Josie A Smith
Spouse: William J Sparks
Certificate Number: 1986030299
Military Status: none"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 22; WV Archives Web Site.
Firg Proffitt; age 22; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; son of Herman and Cora
Proffitt; married on 29 Sep 1947 at Simon, WV; Louise Cline; age 20; born and living at Simon, WV;
single; daughter of Leander and Siotha Cline.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 459; WV Archives Web Site.
Wilson Victor Serra; age 25; born in Bluefield, WV; single; living in Bradshaw, WV; married on 26 Jun
1948 in Bradshaw, WV; Audrey Ellen Church; age 18; born in Paynesville, WV; single; living in Jolo,
WV; with consent of Allie Church, mother of Audrey Ellen Church.
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; "Alexandra and Cora Serra,
Miner"; Article; Page 237; submitted by Sis Serra, PO Box 189, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 459; WV Archives Web Site.
Wilson Victor Serra; age 25; born in Bluefield, WV; single; living in Bradshaw, WV; married on 26 Jun
1948 in Bradshaw, WV; Audrey Ellen Church; age 18; born in Paynesville, WV; single; living in Jolo,
WV; with consent of Allie Church, mother of Audrey Ellen Church.
1. Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Michael Richardson
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 29 Jun 1968
Marriage Place: Washington, Oregon, USA
Spouse: Judith Tomlinson "
1. Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Michael Richardson
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 29 Jun 1968
Marriage Place: Washington, Oregon, USA
Spouse: Judith Tomlinson "
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Loretta May Serra, known to everyone as "Sis", joined the heavenly choir Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 11 PM."She was born in Red Jacket, WV, March 16, 1928 but lived her life in her beloved town of Bradshaw until her health forced her to come live with her son and his family in Gallatin, TN. She never knew a stranger, loved to be around and talk to her friends and family. She was a cook at the Head Start Center for over 40 years and loved the many kids she prepared meals for those many years. She was a regular in the choir at the Bradshaw Methodist Church and was know for her singing there.
"She was preceded in death by her mother Cora Lee Hunt Serra and father Alessandro "Angelo" Serra; brothers Gene, George (Jr), Frank, Columbus (Yocko) and Wilson Serra and one sister in infancy, Julia.
"She is survived by her son Michael Richardson and wife Judy of Gallatin, TN; granddaughters Alicean John Campbell and husband Cedric of Gallatin, Sarah Souza and husband Jesse of Eustus, FL; great grand children Kaelyn, Lucas and Phoebe and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; and sisters-in-law, Audrey Serra of Vinton, VA and Juanita Serra of Raysal WV. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Charles Rose officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV.
"Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday morning, September 26, 2019 from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m"
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; "Alexandra and Cora Serra,
Miner"; Article; Page 237; submitted by Sis Serra, PO Box 189, Bradshaw, WV 24817.