McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Ronald Leonard Ferrell

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronald Leonard Ferrell; age 23; born 14 Nov 1941 in Welch, WV; single; living at Box 182, Kimball,
WV; son of Harvey Leon and Mabel (Sites) Ferrell; married on 5 Aug 1965 in Welch, WV; Gloria Jean
Call; age 20; born 2 Sep 1944 in McDowell, WV; single; living at Northfork, WV; daughter of Ray and
Mary Ethel (Pauley) Call; with consent of Ray and Mary Ethel Call, parents of Gloria Jean Call.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #71 045881; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ronald Leonard Ferrell; age 29; born 14 Nov 1941 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage (sic, he was
married before); 2 yrs HS education; living at Box 297, Barboursville, WV; son of Harvy Lean and
Mabel A. (Sites) Ferrell; married on 13 nov 1971 in Pembroke, VA; Judy Ann Murphy; age 23; born
27 Apr 1948 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 3383 Rt 60 East,
Barboursville, WV; daughter of Otis and Myrtle (Gregory) Murphy.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Rose; 23 Jul 2011.
" Ronald Leonard Ferrell
Birth 14 Nov 1941
Gilbert, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Jul 2011 (aged 69)
Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
White Chapel Memorial Gardens
Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA "


Gloria Jean Call

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronald Leonard Ferrell; age 23; born 14 Nov 1941 in Welch, WV; single; living at Box 182, Kimball,
WV; son of Harvey Leon and Mabel (Sites) Ferrell; married on 5 Aug 1965 in Welch, WV; Gloria Jean
Call; age 20; born 2 Sep 1944 in McDowell, WV; single; living at Northfork, WV; daughter of Ray and
Mary Ethel (Pauley) Call; with consent of Ray and Mary Ethel Call, parents of Gloria Jean Call.e.


Lawson Riley Church

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 316; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawson Church; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; framer; living at Dan, WV; son of Wiley
and Victoria; married on 6 Jun 1923 at Dan, WV; Allie M. Horn; age 22; born in Buchanan Co, VA;
single; daughter of B.N. and Sarah.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by polly Fry Hagerman; 14 May 2012.
" Lawson Riley Church
Birth 17 Jun 1902
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Oct 1988 (aged 86)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Wiley Mullins Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia"


Alllie Mae Horn

1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999', Vol II, "Benjamin Newton Horn" article, page 172.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 316; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawson Church; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; framer; living at Dan, WV; son of Wiley
and Victoria; married on 6 Jun 1923 at Dan, WV; Allie M. Horn; age 22; born in Buchanan Co, VA;
single; daughter of B.N. and Sarah.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 14 May 2012.
" Allie Mae Horn Church
Birth 21 Jan 1901
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Oct 1982 (aged 81)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Wiley Mullins Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia"

Additional Information Posted:
"Father: Benjamin Newton HORN b: 4 Mar 1872 in Buchanan County, Virginia
Mother: Sarah Ann BAKER b: 9 Dec 1876 in Buchanan County, Virginia

"Marriage 1 Lawson Riley CHURCH b: 17 Jun 1902

"Married: 6 Jun 1923 in McDowell County, West Virginia "


James Wiley Church

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by polly Fry Hagerman; 14 May 2012.
" James Wiley Church
Birth 9 Jan 1944
Death 30 Nov 1982 (aged 38)
Burial
Wiley Mullins Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia"


Lacy Ford Roberts

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 8 Mar 1920; Page 245A;
Image 20 of 35; Family #208/212.
Listed as Lacy Roberts; age 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Riley Roberts.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 260A;
Image 39 of 51; Family #336/340.
Listed as Lacy Roberts; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Riley Roberts.
3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lacy Ford Roberts
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Jun 1919
Birth Place: Mile Branch, West Virginia, USA
Residence: Avondale, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Occupation: None
Weight: 150
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Riley Roberts
Relationship: Father
Household Members:
Name
Lacy Ford Roberts"
4. U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lacy F Roberts
Birth Year: 1919
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia

Enlistment Date: 20 Jan 1942
Enlistment State: Kentucky
Enlistment City: Fort Thomas Newport
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
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: Grammar school
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 151"
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 16; WV Archives Web Site.
Lacy Ford Roberts; age 27; born and living at Avondale, WV; divorced; married on 26 Jun 1945
at Iaeger, WV; Jennie Belle Brewster; age 16; born in Barboursville, WV; single; living at Avondale,
WV; with consent of Mattie Brewster Hogston, mother of Jenny Belle Brewster.


Virginia Belle "Jennie" Brewster

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 16; WV Archives Web Site.
Lacy Ford Roberts; age 27; born and living at Avondale, WV; divorced; married on 26 Jun 1945
at Iaeger, WV; Jennie Belle Brewster; age 16; born in Barboursville, WV; single; living at Avondale,
WV; with consent of Mattie Brewster Hogston, mother of Jenny Belle Brewster.


Christine Arlene Roberts

1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Christine Arlene Roberts, 56, of Princeton, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at her residence.

"Christine was born May 2, 1961 in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of the late Lacy and Jenny Bell Brewster Roberts. She was a homemaker and of the Holiness Faith.

"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Auville and Mary E Addair.

"Survivors include three sisters, Eloise Stinson and husband Gene of Avondale, WV, Louise Collins of Beartown, WV, and Charlotte Church and husband Jeffery of Garland, WV; two brothers Bernard Roberts and wife Lillie of Garland, WV, and Alvin Roberts and wife Testie of Bartley, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.

"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, June 4, 2017, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Kenny Green and Reverend Jamie Green officiating at the Garland Church of the Living God in Garland, WV. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV...".


William Henry Matthews

1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Henry Matthews
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Age: 26
Birth Date: 3 Apr 1954
Marriage Registration Place: Pulaski, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Dec 1980
Marriage Place: Radford, Virginia, USA
Father: Connie Matthews
Mother: Rhubna Nance
Spouse: Shirley Jean Arnold "


Shirley Jean Arnold

1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #69 027494; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Richard Alexander Smith; age 26; born in VA; Negro; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 3 yrs HS
education; living at 215 Second Street, Pulaski, VA; son of Robert Lee and Agnes Mae (Miller)
Smith, Sr; married on 12 Jul 1969 in Pearisburg, VA; Shirley Jean Hopkins; maiden name Arnold;
age 26; born in WV; Negro; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; living at General Delivery, Princeton,
WV; daughter of Thomas and Wilma Inez (Bullock) Arnold.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Shirley Jean Arnold
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Age: 35
Birth Date: 1 Jun 1945
Marriage Registration Place: Pulaski, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Dec 1980
Marriage Place: Radford, Virginia, USA
Father: Thomas Arnold
Mother: Wilma Inez Bullock
Spouse: William Henry Matthews "


Leanna Marie Cameron

1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Leanna Marie Cameron, 39, of Oceana, WV passed into a new life on Tuesday March 26, 2019 at Pikeville
Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. She was the daughter of the late Truman Lee and Marietta Faye Fritz
Cameron. Leanna had a spark for life like no other, she never met a stranger and deeply loved everyone she
knew. She craved for and is now in the loving arms of her parents. In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by her infant son Colten Reese. Those left to morn her passing are her partner of 20
years Matthew Combs; two sons Tyler Lee Cameron and Braxton Combs; and a host of uncles, aunts,
nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Sunday March 31st in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Johnny Maynard officiating. She will be
laid to rest in the Emily Green Cemetery, Pad Fork, WV...."


Madeline Jackie Caldwell

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 473; WV Archives Web Site.
Wannie Lee Brown; age 22; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of Cush and Mae Brown;
married on 26 Jun 1955 at Cyclone, WV; Madeline Jackie Caldwell; age 17; born at Dunlow, WV;
single; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Watler Thomas and Virgie Ann Caldwell.


Walter David Shreve

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 227; WV Archives Web Site.
W.D. Shreve; age 44; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; miner; living at Krolitz, WV; son of
John and Elizabeth; married on 21 Aug 1925 at Avondale, WV; Sarah Smith; age 44; born
in McDowell Co, WV; widow; daughter of Crockett and Jeanette.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-318; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walter David Shreve; age 58; born 25 Oct 1883 in Tazewell Co, VA; merchant; self employed;
living at Avondale, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. Sarah Shreve, wife, Avondale,
WV; 6'1" tall; 140 lbs; gray eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Sandy River District; Page 472; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter David Shreve; age 59; born in Tazewell Co, VA; married; retired merchant; son of John and
Lizzie (_______) Shreve; died 8 Nov 1942 due to kidney disease.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 26 Feb 2014.
Walter David Shreve; born in 1883; died in 1942; buried here; grave marker photo shown.


Sarah Bailey

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1903); Page 238; WV Archives Web Site.
Avery Smith; age 21; born in Scott Co, VA; single; laborer; living at Panther, WV; son of Frank and
Maggie; married on 5 May 1903 at Trap Fork School House, Panther, WV; Sarah Bailey; age 22;
born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Crockett and Jeanette.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 759.
Sandy River Township, page 016.
Listed as Sarah Bailey, age 3, in household of father, Crockett Bailey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 006990; WV Archives Web Site.
Sarah Shreve; age 83; born 5 Jul 1876 in WV; widow; housekeeper; living in Iaeger, WV; daughter
of Crockett and Jeanette Bailey; died 2 May 1960 at Iaeger, WV; due to senility; buried 4 May 1960
in Whitt Cemetery, Panther, WV; informant, Susie Dale, Iaeger, WV.


James Brady Walls

1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Brady Walls
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 31 Aug 1922
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Roderfield, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Roderfield, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Center Chevrolet Sales
Weight: 170
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 6 1
Next of Kin: James C Walls
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James Brady Walls Self (Head)"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
James Brady; 3 Aug 2013.
James B. Walls; born in 1923; died 2 Aug 2013 in Wythe Co, VA; buried here; no grave marker photo
shown; obit posted.
"James B. Walls, age 90, of Wytheville, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013.

"He was the son of the late James Calvin & Laura Lockhart Walls. Jim served four years in the U.S. Navy during WWII, before returning to Roderfield, WV to marry Dorothy Powell, the mother of his 6 children.

"During his children's growing years, he served as PTA president for 7 years and a Scout Master for over 20 years. He worked as an electrical engineer with U.S. Steel for 35 years. He lost Dorothy in 1982 and was preceded in death by a son Kenny Walls.

"In 1997, he married Gay Ray and they moved to Max Meadows, Va. where he was a member of Max Meadows United Methodist Church.

"He is survived by his Wife, Gay Ray Walls. Sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Misty Walls, Morris Calvin and Marsha Walls, Jerry and Fay Walls. Daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Sam Greathead, Missy and Preston Cipriani. Grandchildren, Tony, Cana, Cris, James, Donna, Deana, Chuckie, Ashley, Austin, Breanna, Talor, and Tyler. Nine great-grandchildren also survive.

"Memorial Graveside service will be Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 2 P.M. in the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, West Virginia...."


Dorothy Marian Powell

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 258B; Image
36 of 51; Family #313/318.
Listed as Dorothy Powell; age 1 yr, 10 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Newton C. Powell.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; E.D. 24-56; taken on 4 Apr 1940;
Page 19(?)72A; Image 7 of 28; Household #58.
Listed as Dorothy Powell; age 11; born in WV; 6th grade education; lived at same place on 1
Apr 1935; in household of father, Newton C. Powell.