1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Dorothy J Smith
Event Date 01 Apr 1991
Event Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date 24 Dec 1924
Address Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Address Date 01 Apr 1991
Affiliate Identifier 128473905"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dorothy Jean Oconner
[Dorothy Jea Smith]
[Dorothy Smith]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 24 Dec 1923
Birth Place: Kimball, West Virginia
[Bluefield, West Virginia]
Death Date: 25 Apr 2005
Father: Edward Oconner
Mother: Lillie M Dunkin
SSN: 177205829
Notes: Apr 1943: Name listed as DOROTHY JEAN OCONNER;
Mar 1958: Name listed as DOROTHY JEA SMITH;
17 May 2005: Name listed as DOROTHY J SMITH"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dorothy J. Smith
Last Residence:
19131 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
BORN: 24 Dec 1924
Died: 25 Apr 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)"
1. 1940 Census, Weld Co, CO, Firestone; E.D. 62-13; taken 24 Apr 1940; Page 364A; Image 6 of 9;
Household #48.
Listed as Catherine Hattel; age 52; born in Russia; widow; no education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, Weld Co, CO, Firestone; E.D. 62-13; taken 24 Apr 1940; Page 364A; Image 6 of 9;
Household #48.
Listed as Jokn Hattel; age 19; born in CO; single; 9th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; coal miner; in household of mother, Katherine Hattel.
"
1. 1940 Census, Weld Co, CO, Firestone; E.D. 62-13; taken 24 Apr 1940; Page 364A; Image 6 of 9;
Household #48.
Listed as Nick Hattel; age 18; born in CO; single; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; absent; C.C.C. camp worker; in household of mother, Katherine Hattel.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 56; WV Archives Web Site.
Maurice Whitworth; age 19; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; miner; living at Vivian, WV; son of
Fred and Clara; married on 7 Sep 1921 at Vivian, WV; Thelma Anthony; age 18; born in Patrick Co,
VA; single; daughter of Henry and Ocie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 56; WV Archives Web Site.
Maurice Whitworth; age 19; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; miner; living at Vivian, WV; son of
Fred and Clara; married on 7 Sep 1921 at Vivian, WV; Thelma Anthony; age 18; born in Patrick Co,
VA; single; daughter of Henry and Ocie.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 26; WV Archives Web Site.
C. I.(?) Clay; age 34; born in Wyoming Co, WV; machinist; living at Kimball, WV; son of Riley and Ellen;
married on 25 Apr 1931 at Welch, WV; Thelma Clay; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced;
daughter of Henry and Ocie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 370; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Lee Mayer; age 31; born in Charleston, WV; widowed; living at Box 6273, Charleston, WV;
married on 11 Nov 1961 in Welch, WV; Pauline Sizemore; age 25; born and living in Welch, WV;
single.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Arthur Lee Mayer
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1930
Phone Number: 744-6199
Address: 100 Washington St E Apt 613, Charleston, WV, 25301-1528 (1993)
[100 Washington St E # 613, Charleston, WV, 25301-1516]
[104 Amanita Dr, South Charleston, WV, 25309-9781 (1995)]
[2030 Martins Branch Rd, Charleston, WV, 25312-9493 (1996)] "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 370; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Lee Mayer; age 31; born in Charleston, WV; widowed; living at Box 6273, Charleston, WV;
married on 11 Nov 1961 in Welch, WV; Pauline Sizemore; age 25; born and living in Welch, WV;
single.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Pauline Mayer
Birth Date: 22 Apr 1936
Address: 104 Amanita Dr, Charleston, WV, 25309-9781 (1994)
[720 1st Av 2, Charleston, WV, 25302 (1986)]
[100 Washington St E # 613, Charleston, WV, 25301-1516]
[2030 Martins Branch Rd, Charleston, WV, 25312-9493 (1996)] "
3. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pauline Mayer, 84, of Princeton, formerly of Welch, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 in Princeton."Born April 22, 1936 in Welch she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mabel Sizemore. She was formerly employed by YMCA Daycare in Charleston.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Mayer; three sisters, Betty Mullins, Zola Osborne and Barbara Bunting; and one brother, Roger Sizemore.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Eleanor Moore of Mercer County, formerly of Hemphill; six nieces and nephews Judy Lanter, Billy Mullins, James Mitchem, Lisa Clevinger and Billy Osborne; and several great nieces and nephews.
"Graveside services will be held Tuesday, January 5 at 1 P.M. in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell with Reverend David Dash officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, masks are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 267; WV Archives Web Site.
William Ray Osborne; age 21; born 1 Feb 1943 in Marytown, WV; single; living at Box 77, Hemphill,
WV; son of Leonard and Gladys (Short) Osborne; married on 30 Jan 1965 at Welch, WV; Zola Mae
Sizemore; age 20; born 23 Oct 1944 in Welch, WV; single; living in Welch, WV; daughter of Herbert
and Mable (Lowe) Sizemore.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"William “Bill” Osborne, 75, of Hemphill, WV, passed away, Thursday, January 3, 2019 at McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation in Gary, WV. Born February 1, 1943 in Welch WV, he was the son of the late George and Gladys Short Osborne.
He was a retired coal miner. He enjoyed reading his bible and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny and David Osborne.
Survivors include, his wife of fifty-four years, Zola Osborne, sons William Osborne Jr (Carolyn), Lonnie Osborne (Barbara), and daughter Lisa Clevinger (Billy). Six grandchildren, Brianne Osborne, Steven Osborne, Isabella Mitchell, Mahala Taylor, Lonnie Osborne Jr, and Jeremy Clevinger. One brother, George Osborne, two sisters, Susan Morgan and Margaret Barbour.
Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, January 7, 2019 at 12 Noon from the Little Vine Baptist Church in Superior WV, with Pastors Ray Altizer and Tommy Belcher officiating; burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell WV. Friends may call Monday, January 7, 2019 from 11 A.M. to 12 Noon at the Little Vine Baptist Church in Superior WV.
Friends and Family will serve as pallbearers...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 267; WV Archives Web Site.
William Ray Osborne; age 21; born 1 Feb 1943 in Marytown, WV; single; living at Box 77, Hemphill,
WV; son of Leonard and Gladys (Short) Osborne; married on 30 Jan 1965 at Welch, WV; Zola Mae
Sizemore; age 20; born 23 Oct 1944 in Welch, WV; single; living in Welch, WV; daughter of Herbert
and Mable (Lowe) Sizemore.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Zola Osborne, 75, of Hemphill WV, passed away, Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at her residence. Born October 23, 1944, in Welch WV, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mable Lowe Sizemore. She worked for Murphy’s in Welch and later in life at Goodson’s Supermarket. She loved being with her Family and Church Family at Little Vine Baptist Church."In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, her husband, William “Bill” Osborne, sisters, Betty Mullins and Barbara Bunting
"Survivors include, sons William Osborne Jr (Carolyn), Lonnie Osborne (Barbara), and daughter Lisa Clevinger (Billy). Six grandchildren, Brianne Osborne, Steven Osborne, Isabella Mitchell, Mahala Taylor, Lonnie Osborne Jr, and Jeremy Clevinger. One great granddaughter, Lily Taylor, two sisters, Pauline Mayer and Eleanor Moore.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 11 A.M. from the Little Vine Baptist Church in Superior WV, with Pastors Ray Altizer and Tommy Belcher officiating; burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell WV. Friends may call Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the Little Vine Baptist Church in Superior WV.
"Friends and Family will serve as pallbearers.
"Online condolences may be sent the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Osborne Family."