McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


James Gilbert Cowherd

1. Florida, U.S., Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Gilbert Cowheard
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Date: 16 May 1992
Marriage Place: St. Lucie, Florida, USA
Spouse: Iretha Ann Dawson
Certificate: 049219
Source: Florida Department of Health"
2. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Gilbert Cowheard
Gender: Male
Death Age: 88
Birth Date: 4 May 1925
Birth Place: Lexington, Kentucky
Residence Place: Goodlettsville
Death Date: 15 Apr 2014
Parents: Jack Cowheard; Lucille Cowheard (Harris)
Spouse:
Iretha Dawson Cowheard
Child:
Mark Cowheard
Becky Flaherty
David Cowheard"


Iretha Ann Dawson

1. Prince William Co, VA; Marriage License #25094; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Russell Wrobleski; age 25; born in Two Rivers, WI; divorced; married once before; Marine
Corps; living Marine Corps School, Quantico, VA; son of Stanley J. and Lottie Lucy (Holland)
Wrobleski; married on 15 Nov 1972 in Prince William Co, VA; Iretha Ann Dawson; age 19; born in
Avondale, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Marine Corps School, Quantico, VA; daughter of
Harles H. amd Margaret Ellen (Addair) Dawson.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 048201; Ancestry.com Website.
Nabert McDonald Mullins; age 34; born 21 Nov 1937 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; 4+ yrs
HS education; living at Box 155, Raysal, WV; son of Amos Jackson and Lucy Jane (Addair) Mullins;
married on 15 Nov 1972 in Grundy, VA; Iretha Ann Wrobleski; maiden name Dawson; age 29; born
11 Feb 1943 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4+ yrs HS education; living at General
Delivery, Paynesville, WV; daughter of Harles Hammon and Margaret Ellen (Addair) Dawson.
3. Florida, U.S., Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Iretha Ann Dawson
Maiden Name: Dawson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Date: 16 May 1992
Marriage Place: St. Lucie, Florida, USA
Spouse: James Gilbert Cowheard
Certificate: 049219
Source: Florida Department of Health"


John Dow Meredith Jr

1. Pittsylvania Co, VA; Marriage License #1799; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Dow Meredith, Jr; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; student; living on Ferry Road,
Danville, VA; son of john D. and Hattie Violet (McGraw) Meredith; married on 23 Jan 1950 in
Pittsylvania Co, VA; Janice Hope Privett; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living on Ferry Road,
Danville, VA; daughter of E.J. and Virginia (Lambert) Privett.


Janice Hope Privett

1. Pittsylvania Co, VA; Marriage License #1799; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Dow Meredith, Jr; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; student; living on Ferry Road,
Danville, VA; son of john D. and Hattie Violet (McGraw) Meredith; married on 23 Jan 1950 in
Pittsylvania Co, VA; Janice Hope Privett; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living on Ferry
Road, Danville, VA; daughter of E.J. and Virginia (Lambert) Privett.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #69 038315; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Herbert Joe Elikins; age 43; born 23 Jun 1926 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 685, Oceana, WV; son of Walter George and Ida Mae (Miller) Elkins; married
on 19 Sep 1969 in Pearisburg, VA; Janice Hope Meredith, maiden name Privett; age 38; born 29
Mar 1931 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs college education; living at Box 25, Glen
Fork, WV; daughter of Emmitt Johnson and Virginia Jane (Lambert) Privett.
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Janice Meredith Elkins, 87, of Oceana, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Bowers Hospice House. Born March 29, 1931 at Glen Fork she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Virginia Privett.

"Mrs. Elkins was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church. She loved singing and playing the piano.

"Mrs. Elkins graduated from Pineville High School in 48-49. She was a 1958 Graduate of Morris Harvey College. Mrs. Elkins taught music in Wyoming county elementary schools for thirty years before retiring.

"She was preceded in death by five sisters, Edna Jo Bailey, Iona Smith, Leona Aeby, Jackie Shrewsbury and Arretta Weaver.

"Family left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of fifty years, Herbert J. Elkins; daughter, Sonja Ksiazkiewicz and her husband Richard; son, John Dow Meredith III; stepdaughter, Sheryll Lynn Elkins; two grandsons, Galen and his wife Brittany and Derrick; two granddaughters, Kayla and Sonia; two great grandchildren, Kassandra and Richard and her extended family of Faith Baptist Church."


Emmitt Johnson Privett

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 13 Jun 1900; Page 237A;
Family #661/734.
Listed as E.J. Privette; age 13; born in WV in Jun 1886; in household of father, A. S. Privett.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; Burkes Garden; taken on 20 Apr 1910;
Page 53B; Family #64/80.
Listed as Emmett J. Privett; age 21; born in WV; single; in household of brother-in-law, Frank
Sizemore.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
E.J. Privett; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Pineville, WV; son of A.S. Privett; married on
26 Aug 1916 at the home of Mr. Fred Shannon; Virginia Lambert; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of J.K. Lambert.
4. JMP Tree 7-1-17; Posted by Mary Nolan; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Emmett Johnson Privett
1886-1955
Birth 14 JUN 1886 • Pineville WY, West Virginia
Death 25 JULY 1955 • West Virginia, USA"


Virginia Jane Lambert

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
E.J. Privett; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Pineville, WV; son of A.S. Privett; married on
26 Aug 1916 at the home of Mr. Fred Shannon; Virginia Lambert; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of J.K. Lambert.


Arnold James "Sammy" Sparks Jr

1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #70 016170; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arnold James Sparks, Jr; age 21; born 24 Jul 1948 in WV; single;; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at General Delivery, Pineville, WV; son of Arnold James and Emilene (Vaughn)
Sparks, Sr; married on 22 May 1970 in Pearisburg, WV; Susan Marlene Shields; age 21; born 19 Aug
1948 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living at Box 136, Matheny, WV;
daughter of Ira Kesslar and Pauline Virginia (Pack) Shields.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #87-051852; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arnold James Sparks, Jr; age 39; born 24 Jul 1948 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 15 Aug 1971; 12th grade education; living at Box 1246 Pineville, WV; son of Arnold
James and Emilene (Vaughn) Sparks, Sr.; married on 16 Oct 1987 in Pearisburg, VA; Luann Colucci;
age 31; born 19 Jun 1956 in PA; sigle; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box
1246, Pineville, WV; daughter of Leno and Ramona Lee (Echard) Colucci.
3. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Arnold J Sparks Jr
Birth Date: 24 Jul 1948
Address: PO Box 1246, Pineville, WV, 24874-1246 (1984)"


LuAnn Colucci

1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #87-051852; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arnold James Sparks, Jr; age 39; born 24 Jul 1948 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 15 Aug 1971; 12th grade education; living at Box 1246 Pineville, WV; son of Arnold
James and Emilene (Vaughn) Sparks, Sr.; married on 16 Oct 1987 in Pearisburg, VA; Luann Colucci;
age 31; born 19 Jun 1956 in PA; sigle; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box
1246, Pineville, WV; daughter of Leno and Ramona Lee (Echard) Colucci.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home, Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"LuAnn Colucci Sparks 62, of Pineville went home to be with her Lord, on Thursday December 27, 2018, following a sudden illness.

"Born June 19, 1956 in Monongahela Pa, she was the daughter of Leno Colucci of Pineville, and the Late Ramona Echard Colucci.

"LuAnn was a longtime member of Rockcastle Baptist Church, Pineville where she enjoyed singing in the choir, and being with her church family. Those that knew LuAnn loved her, she had a smile that made everyone around her happy. Her kindness, and her willingness to help other, beamed through every life that she touched. LuAnn was the "Spark" that helped a lot of people during the darkest periods of their life. She will be dearly missed, but Praise the Lord, we know she is with her Savior.

"In addition to her father, she was survived by her husband Arnold "Sammy" Sparks Jr. Her Two children Dustin Samuel Sparks, and Tracy Graham and her husband Pat. Her grandchildren Lukacs and Mary Katherine Graham, and Jeffery Growe Jr. Her brother Bobby Colucci and his wife Patty, her mother-in-law Emilene Sparks. And a host of nieces, nephews, church family, and countless friends.

"Services will be Sunday at 3pm in the chapel of Evans-Calfee Funeral Service of Pineville, with her Pastor Silas Mullens officiating.

"Friends may gather from 1pm until service time Sunday at the funeral home."


William V. "Bill" Dalton Jr

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name William V Dalton
Event Date 01 Oct 1998
Event Place Pineville, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 04 Nov 1950
Address Pineville, West Virginia 24874
Affiliate Identifier 557288019"


Patricia Sue "Patsy" Sparks

1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Patricia S Dalton
Birth Date: 20 Mar 1950
Phone Number:
Address: PO Box 922, Pineville, WV, 24874-0922 (1993)
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Patricia Sue Dalton
Event Date 01 Jun 1996
Event Place Pineville, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 20 Mar 1950
Address Pineville, West Virginia 24874
Address Date 01 Jun 1996
2nd Address Pineville, West Virginia 24874
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 1993
3rd Address Pineville, West Virginia 24874
3rd Address Date 21 Oct 1980-20 Oct 2006
Possible Relatives William V Dalton
Affiliate Identifier 169573831"
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Ocena, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia "Patsy" Sue Sparks Dalton 68, of Pineville went home to be with her Lord on November 22, 2018 following a long illness.

"Born March 20, 1950 she was the daughter of Emilene Vaughn Sparks of Pineville and the late Arnold Sparks.

"Patsy was a devoted member of Rockcastle Baptist church where she dearly loved her Church family. For many years Patsy worked at several businesses, but is best remembered for the years she spent at Fas-Chek in Pineville. Patsy's smile and infectious laugh will be missed by all the knew her.

"In addition to her mother, those left behind to cherish her memory include, Her Husband William "Bill" Dalton, her son Shawn Dalton, her three grandchildren Michael, Lydia, and Danika, her brother and sisters Sam Sparks and his wife LuAnn, Steve Sparks and his wife Teresa, Gwen Lane and husband Jack, and Tracey Graham and her husband Pat, a host of Nieces, Nephews, and countless special friends.

"Services will be Monday November 26, 2018 at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Evans-Calfee, in Pineville with her Pastor Silas Mullins, and Rev. Michael Knotts officiating. Following the service she will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny.

'Friends may gather with the family from 11am until service time Monday at the funeral home. "


Emilene Vaughn

1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Emilene Vaughn Sparks 91, of Pineville went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday May 26, 2021.

"Born June 13, 1929 in Davy she was the daughter of the late Green and Myrtle Kirby Vaughn.

"Emilene was a longtime member of Rock Castle Baptist Church, she loved sitting on her porch, shopping, and cooking for her family. She loved helping others in any way that she could.

"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years Arnold Sparks, her daughter Patsy Dalton, her grand daughter Tracey Graham, daughter in law LuAnn Sparks and her brothers and sisters.

"Those left to cherish her memory include her children Gwen Lane and her husband Jack, Sam Sparks, and Steve Sparks and his wife Teresa. Her brother Frank Vaughn and his wife Louise.Two sons in law Billy Dalton and Pat Graham. Four Grandchildren Dusty Sparks and his girlfriend Jenn Farley, Shawn and Becky Dalton, and Jeffery Growe. Her great grandchildren Michael, Lydia, and Danika Dalton, Mary Katherine and Lucaks Graham. Her fur babies Sparky and Holly, and very special friends Leshia Ratliff, Chrystal Bennett, and Vicki Lane. A host of nieces, nephews, countless friends, and her dearly loved church family."


Charles S. Daugherty Sr

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Switchback; taken 4 Feb 1920; Page 97B; Image
18 of 45; Family #181/182.
Listed as Charlie Daugherty; age 50; born in VA; married; laborer in coal mine; head of household.


Sarah Musick

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Switchback; taken 4 Feb 1920; Page 97B; Image
18 of 45; Family #181/182.
Listed as Sarah Daugherty; age 42; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Charles S.
Daugherty, Sr.


Gracie Daugherty

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Switchback; taken 4 Feb 1920; Page 97B; Image
18 of 45; Family #181/182.
Listed as Gracie Daugherty; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Charles S. Daugherty, Sr.


Paul Richard Daugherty Sr

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Switchback; taken 4 Feb 1920; Page 97B; Image
18 of 45; Family #181/182.
Listed as Paul Daugherty; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Charles S. Daugherty, Sr.


Clarence Daugherty

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Switchback; taken 4 Feb 1920; Page 97B; Image
18 of 45; Family #181/182.
Listed as Clarence Daugherty; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Charles S. Daugherty, Sr.


Hazel Daugherty

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Switchback; taken 4 Feb 1920; Page 97B; Image
18 of 45; Family #181/182.
Listed as Hazel Daugherty; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Charles S. Daugherty, Sr.


Louis Daugherty

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Switchback; taken 4 Feb 1920; Page 97B; Image
18 of 45; Family #181/182.
Listed as Louis Daugherty; age 2 yrs, 8 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Charles S.
Daugherty, Sr.


James Oscar Daugherty

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name James O Daugherty
Also Known As James Odaugherty
Event Date 01 Dec 1993-13 Nov 2000
Event Place Culver City, California, United States
Birth Date 11 Sep 1934
Address Culver City, California 90230
Address Date 01 Dec 1993-13 Nov 2000
2nd Address Rolling Hills Estates, California 90274
2nd Address Date 02 Feb 1991
3rd Address Rolling Hills Estates, California 90274
3rd Address Date 19 Jul 1979-25 Mar 2008
Possible Relatives Christopher M Daugherty, Jacki Mitsumi Oda, Jacqueline L Daugherty
Affiliate Identifier 143530918"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007' Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Oscar Daugherty
[James O Daugherty]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Sep 1934
Birth Place: Elkhorn Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 28 Dec 2003
Father: Charles S Daugherty
Mother: Mary P Tribble
SSN: 232486651
Notes: Dec 1948: Name listed as JAMES OSCAR DAUGHERTY;
10 Jan 2004: Name listed as JAMES O DAUGHERTY"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Daugherty
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Sep 1934
Death Date: 28 Dec 2003
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 6 Jul 1953
Release Date 1: 23 Jun 1956"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James O. Daugherty
SSN: 232-48-6651
Last Residence:
90274 Palos Verdes Peninsula, Los Angeles, California, USA
BORN: 11 Sep 1934
Died: 28 Dec 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"