1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Joshua D. Bowen
Event Date: 15 Nov 2007
Event Place: War, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1982
Address: War, West Virginia 24892..."
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Columbus Bowen, 70, of War passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA.
"Born May 1, 1949 in Inez, Kentucky he was the son of the late John Bowen and Sylvia Spence Bowen. He was formerly employed by Aspen Tree Service. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith, and enjoyed working outdoors.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Darlene Blakely Bowen, and a brother Von Lee Bowen.
"Those left to cherish his memory are four sons, Josh Bowen and wife Sissy of War, Joseph Bowen of War, and Jamie Blakely and Eric Bowen both of Marion, VA; three daughters, Angie Bolen and husband James of Marion, VA, Tammy Underwood of Marion, VA, and Anita Johnson and husband Charles of Johnson City, TN; a brother Billy Bowen of Inez, KY; two sisters, Mildred Mollette of War and Goldie Bowen and husband Frank of Inez, KY; and 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
"The family will hold a service to honor his memory at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary of Welch is serving the family."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Darlene B. Bowen
Also Known As: Birdie D. Bowen
Event Date: 13 Nov 200-25 Mar 2008
Event Place: Yukon, West Virginia, United States.
Birth Date: 14 Apr 1958...""...Possible Relatives: Columbus Bowen..."
Joseph William "Joe" Buckberry Sr
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Joe W. and Ray Buckberry, Brothers"; Article; Page 107; submitted by Lilly W. Buckberry, 103
Garden Lane, Lewisburg, WV 24901-1036.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Jack and Emily Wolestencroft, Miner"; Article; Page 264; submitted by Lilly W. Buckberry,
103 Garden Lane, Lewisburg, WV 24901-1036.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #11261; Ancestry.com Web Site.
J.W. Buckberry; age 27; born in Bowling Green, KY; single; no previous marriage; store manager;
living at War, WV; son of W.V. and Susan (Faulkner) Buckberry; married on 19 Jun 1938 in
Pearisburg, VA; Lilly Wolstencroft; age 22; born in Carswell, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at War, WV; daughter of Jack and Emily (Bailey) Wolstencroft.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Joe Buckberry
SSN: 233-22-6144
Last Residence:
24824 Coalwood, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Born: 4 Oct 1911
Last Benefit: 24824, Coalwood, Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: Feb 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Joe Buckberry
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 4 Oct 1911
Death Date: 8 Feb 1979
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 233226144
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 1 Oct 1943
Release Date 1: 3 Nov 1945"
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Jack and Emily Woletencroft";
Article; Page 264; submitted by Lilly W. Buckberry, 103 Garden Lane, Lewisburg, WV 24901-1036.
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; "Jack and Emily Woletencroft";
Article; Page 264; submitted by Lilly W. Buckberry, 103 Garden Lane, Lewisburg, WV 24901-1036.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Jack and Emily Wolestencroft, Miner"; Article; Page 264; submitted by Lilly W. Buckberry,
103 Garden Lane, Lewisburg, WV 24901-1036.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #11261; Ancestry.com Web Site.
J.W. Buckberry; age 27; born in Bowling Green, KY; single; no previous marriage; store manager;
living at War, WV; son of W.V. and Susan (Faulkner) Buckberry; married on 19 Jun 1938 in
Pearisburg, VA; Lilly Wolstencroft; age 22; born in Carswell, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at War, WV; daughter of Jack and Emily (Bailey) Wolstencroft.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Jack and Emily Wolestencroft, Miner"; Article; Page 264; submitted by Lilly W. Buckberry,
103 Garden Lane, Lewisburg, WV 24901-1036.
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; "Jack and Emily Woletencroft";
Article; Page 264; submitted by Lilly W. Buckberry, 103 Garden Lane, Lewisburg, WV 24901-1036.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Joe W. and Ray Buckberry, Brothers"; Article; Page 107; submitted by Lilly W. Buckberry, 103
Garden Lane, Lewisburg, WV 24901-1036.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; E.D. 24-12; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 231B;
Image 23 of 35; Household #185.
Listed as Ray Brown Buckberry; age 31; born in TN; married; 2 yrs college education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; coal mine superintendent; head of household.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Silbert Harris; 5 May 2013.
" Ray Brown Buckberry, Sr
Birth 6 Sep 1908
Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA
Death 13 Feb 1996 (aged 87)
Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Fairview Cemetery
Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Ray Brown Buckberry
Father: William Vincent Buckberry
Mother: Sudie Bell "Tish" Faulkner
Birth: 6 Sep 1908 Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA
Death: 13 Feb 1996 Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky, USA
Residence: 1930 Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA"Inscription: "US Navy WW 11"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Joe W. and Ray Buckberry, Brothers"; Article; Page 107; submitted by Lilly W. Buckberry, 103
Garden Lane, Lewisburg, WV 24901-1036.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; E.D. 24-12; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 231B;
Image 23 of 35; Household #185.
Listed as Elizabeth Buckberry; age 28; born in VA; married; 2 yrs college education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Ray B. Buckberry.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Silbert Harris; 5 May 2013.
" Elizabeth Kelly Buckberry
Birth 1 Sep 1910
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 5 May 1968 (aged 57)
Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Fairview Cemetery
Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, USA "