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."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 78; WV Archives Web Site.
Boyd Burks; born 8 Apr 1915 at Crumpler, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; son of Alex and Lilly;
married on 31 Jan 1939 at Kimball, WV; Princess Burks; born 2 Mar 1916 at Northfork, WV; single;
living at Kimball, WV; daughter of Ballard and Nora.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 78; WV Archives Web Site.
Boyd Burks; born 8 Apr 1915 at Crumpler, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; son of Alex and Lilly;
married on 31 Jan 1939 at Kimball, WV; Princess Burks; born 2 Mar 1916 at Northfork, WV; single;
living at Kimball, WV; daughter of Ballard and Nora.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #77 042931; Ancestry.com Website.
Howard Franklin Workman; age 26; born 5 Mar 1951 in Welch, WV; divorced; this is his 2nd
marriage, 2 yrs HS education; living at General Delivery, Wolfpen, WV; son of Howard H. and Betty
Jean Day; married on 23 Sep 1977 in Lebanon, VA; Sylvia Magdlene Knuckles; age 26; born 11 Sep
1951 in Welch, WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at General Delivery;
Worth, WV; daughter of Mack Chester and Emily (Shannon) Knuckles.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #88-068143; Ancestry.com Website.
Howard Franklin Workman; age 37; born 5 Mar 1951 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 20 Sep 1980; 10th grade education; living at Box 2, Wolfpen. WV; son of Howard
Hurley and Betty Jean (Day) Workman; married on 4 Dec 1988 in Tazewell, VA; Mary Sue Smith;
maiden name Shumate; age 35; born 16 Jun 1953 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 5 Mar 1980; 11 th grade eucation; living at Box 2, Wolfpen, WV; daughter of Luther
Andrew and Irene Frances (Harman) Shumate.
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Howard Workman 68, of Raccoon Branch on Indian Creek passed away Wednesday May 8, 2019."Born March 5, 1951 in Welch, he was the son of Hurley Workman and the late Betty Day Bailey. He grew up in McDowell county but spent most of his life in Wyoming county. Howard was a retired coal miner. He was beloved father and grandpaw. He enjoyed spending his time with his horse and livestock and sitting in his rocker on his porch.
"In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by, one brother Danny Workman, his daughter Michelle Byrd.
"In addition to his father he is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Alice Bolt Workman, his three sons, Howard (Karen) Workman of Shop Branch, David and Allison Cyrus of Bolt, and Derek Bolt and Tarsha Green of Beckley, One adopted Son, Michael Cook, Two daughters Rose Smith of Lenoir N.C. and Angel Workman of Raccoon Branch, he was blessed with 9 grand children one special grandson Jaxson Workman and one great grandson, his brothers and sisters, Donald and Susan Workman of Lashmeet, Carl and Paty Workman of Anawalt, Ann and Mark Scott of Sandlick, Betty Scott of Sandlick and Jenny Workman of Sandlick,and a very special friend King Horvath, and countless more friends and extended family.
"Visitation will be Tuesday May 14, 2019 from 11-12pm at Evans-Calfee Funeral Service Pineville. Following the service he will be laid to rest in the Workman family Cemetery in Rockhouse up Carswell Hollow in McDowell County. A family gathering to celebrate Howard's life will be held in Linkous Park in Welch following the burial."