1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gwen departed this life on Thursday evening in Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA, after a short illness. For a number of years, she had resided in Christiansburg, VA and was a long time resident of Anawalt, WV. Gwen was born in Queens, NY, and the daughter of the late James H. and Lucille W. Cannaday. She was a graduate of Mount View High School and had attended Bluefield State College for three years. She joined Mt. Bethel United Holy Church in Anawalt and after moving to Christiansburg joined with Greater Mt. Zion United Holy Church. She had worked for many years at VA Tech, KFC and presently employed at Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Christiansburg. Gwen enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and watching her favorite television shows. She leaves cherished memories to her faithful partner of 30 years and loving husband for 19 years, Lonnie D. "Fish" Anthony; her sons, Quam Jones and James Jones II. both of Christiansburg; her beloved five grandchildren; one sister, Consowella (Joe) Harris of Woodbridge, NJ, her brother-in-law, Arthur Anthony of Christiansburg; daughter-in-law, Natasha Steward of Kimball; special aunt, Charlotte Stewart of Bluefield, special nephew, Jeffery Anthony of Columbus, OH; several additional nephews and nieces; her cousins; Church family and two special friends, Debra (Al) Johnson of Anawalt and Toyonda Johnson of Columbus. Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Greater Mt. Zion United Holy Church, 385 Depot Street, in Christiansburg, with Bishop Anthony M. Tucker Sr., officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., until time of Service at the Church. Interment will be held at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, where visitation will be held at the Mausoleum Chapel from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Gwen's family and friends will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 362; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard Arthur Fitzgerald; age 25; born in Bluefield, WV; single; Colored; living in Jenkinjones, WV;
married on 29 Apr 1950 in Welch, WV; Elizabeth Virginia Baldwin; age 19; born in Jenkinjones, WV;
single; Colored; living in Anawalt, WV; with consent of Augustus Baldwin, fatherof Elizabeth Virginia
Baldwin.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 362; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard Arthur Fitzgerald; age 25; born in Bluefield, WV; single; Colored; living in Jenkinjones, WV;
married on 29 Apr 1950 in Welch, WV; Elizabeth Virginia Baldwin; age 19; born in Jenkinjones, WV;
single; Colored; living in Anawalt, WV; with consent of Augustus Baldwin, fatherof Elizabeth Virginia
Baldwin.
2. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Elder Mrs. Elizabeth .V Baldwin Fitzgerald, age 88, who resided in Galax, VA; formerly of Anawalt, WV, went home to be with the Lord, early on Saturday, June 29, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones in the comforts of her home. She was born August 13, 1930 in Anawalt, and the daughter of the late Augustus and Lenora (Hill) Baldwin. She lived in Anawalt the greater part of her life and was a member of Mt. Bethel United Holy Church, where she had faithfully served for many, many years as a Choir member and president, Sunday School teacher and Missionary Society member. She enjoyed visiting the nursing homes and had served as a volunteer at Bluefield Regional Medical Center.. After moving to Galax 10 years ago, she became the Mother of the New Harvest Christian Worship Center and chairperson of the Building Fund. She was known for her creative, daily writings, was an outstanding cook and she enjoyed sewing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Fitzgerald Jr., her brothers: James, William, Joseph and Alphonso Baldwin; her sisters: Irene Baldwin, Katie Jordan, Ada Dickerson and Ethel Frazier. She leaves a lifetime of cherished memories to her son, Pastor Richard (Carolyn) Fitzgerald of Galax, with whom she made her home; her daughters: Kay (Webster) Gilbreath of Huntington, Lenora (Timothy) Mayo of MD, Ninette Smith of GA, Iris (Ray) Nemore, Orita Fitzgerald-Waller, Debora Braxton and Faith Markham all of NC; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; her siblings: Mattie B. Edwards of NY, Gussie Williams and Ruth Clemons both of TX, and Enoch (Betty) Baldwin of GA;.a host of nephews, nieces; her Church families; many other relatives and friends. Sister Fitzgerald's Homegoing Service will be held at 12:00 p.m., on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Mt. Bethel United Holy Church in Anawalt, with Pastor Virginia Rucker officiating. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Bluewell, WV. Family and friends will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., until time of Service at the Church. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch....'
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate; #'61 018007; WV Archives Web Site.
Augustus Baldwin; age 87; born 15 Dec 1875 in Gulfbrith (sp?), GA; widowed; Negro; retired; janitor
living at General Delivery, Anawalt, WV; son of George and Suzie Baldwin; died 27 Dec 1961 in
Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to general waekness and imaciation; coma; mulitple myeloma;
buried 2 Jan 1962 in Bryant Memorial Cemetery, Wolf, Mercer Co, WV; informant, Rev. James
Balwin, Havaco, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by kenneth bowen; 10 Sep 2015.
" Augustus Baldwin
Birth 15 Dec 1875
Georgia, USA
Death 27 Dec 1961 (aged 86)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Bryant Memorial Cemetery
Mercer County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of George and Susie Baldwin."