1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Long Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57; taken on
9 Apr 1940; Page 1031A; Image 17 of 74; Household #144.
Listed as Jessie Lester; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse B. Lester.
(Twin)
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1950); Page 43; WV Archives Web Site.
Wade Maynard; age 27; born in KY; single; living at Kopperston, WV; son of Bert and Edna Maynard;
married on 27 Nov 1950 in Kopperston, WV; Betty Neely; age 19; born in Lerona, WV; single; living
in Hatcher, WV; daughter of Elmer and Arlene Neely.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1950); Page 43; WV Archives Web Site.
Wade Maynard; age 27; born in KY; single; living at Kopperston, WV; son of Bert and Edna Maynard;
married on 27 Nov 1950 in Kopperston, WV; Betty Neely; age 19; born in Lerona, WV; single; living
in Hatcher, WV; daughter of Elmer and Arlene Neely.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Clinton “Skeeter” Ivan Fields, 75, of Newhall, WV, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his residence. Born March 25, 1949 in Newhall, he was the son of the late Charlie Fields and Sallie Sutherland Fields."Clinton was a coalminer with Consol Mining Company. He was a graduate of Big Creek High School and a member of the Newhall Advent Christian Church in Newhall. He loved gardening, fishing and going to church. He was known for his patience and humbleness. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters."Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Mary Helen Fields of the home; one son, Clinton Ivan Fields Jr. of Princeton; two daughters, Sally Dillow and husband Mike of Wytheville, VA and Angie Lester and husband Elbert of Newhall; two sisters, Dollie Matney and husband Lawrence of Newhall and Carrie Hicks of Mallory, WV; a special daughter-in-law, Heather Fields of Princeton; grandchildren, Breanne Fields, Brayden Fields, Jada Lester and Autum Lester; many nieces and nephews and “bonus” children who grew up and spent a lot of time at the home; and a beloved granddog, Charlie.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM from the Newhall Advent Christian Church in Newhall with the Reverend Teddy Ogle, officiating. Burial will follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens in Bluefield, VA, where Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Iaeger V.F.W. Post 1144 of Iaeger.
"Friends may call at the church Thursday after 6:00 PM.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joel Fields and Pearl Honaker
Ray, Miner"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Zola Boyd, War, WV 24802.
Fredrick William "Fritz" Schrom Sr
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Fred Schrom"; Article; Page 236;
submitted by Gerri Schrom, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Fred Schrom"; Article; Page 236;
submitted by Gerri Schrom, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Fred Schrom"; Article; Page 236;
submitted by Gerri Schrom, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Fred Schrom"; Article; Page 236;
submitted by Gerri Schrom, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Fred Schrom"; Article; Page 236;
submitted by Gerri Schrom, War, WV 24892.
1. Des Moines Co, IA; Marriage Record; #29-39-62; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elmer L. Clevidence; age 26; born in Williamstown, IA; truck driver;this is his 1st marriage; living in
Burlington, IA; son of Verna and Mable (Rayburn) Clevidence; married on 1 Feb 1929 in Burlington,
IA; Francis V. Atkins; age 20; born and living in Peoria, IL; this is her 1st marriage; daughter of
Homer and Bertha (Rodgers) Atkins.
2. 1940 Census, Peoria Co, IL; Limestone Township; Wild Wood Hsights; E.D. 72-16A; taken 12 Apr
1940; Page 230A; Image 19 of 66; Household #210.
Listed as Francis Clevidence; age 18; born in IL; married; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same house
on1 Apr 1935; in household of Step-father, Homer H. Atkins.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frances Virginia Atkins
[Fra Virginia Koos]
[Virginia Koos]
[F Koos]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Jun 1921
Birth Place: Peoria Peori, Illinois
[Peoria Peo, Illinois]
Death Date: 19 Sep 2002
Father: Homer H Atkins
Mother: Bertha E Rodgers
SSN: 351183687
Notes: Oct 1941: Name listed as FRANCES VIRGINIA ATKINS;
Aug 1963: Name listed as FRA VIRGINIA KOOS; :
Name listed as VIRGINIA FRANCES KOOS;
02 Nov 2002: Name listed as F V KOOS"
1. 1940 Census, Peoria Co, IL; Limestone Township; Wild Wood Hsights; E.D. 72-16A; taken 12 Apr
1940; Page 230A; Image 19 of 66; Household #210.
Listed as Robert Clevidence; age 5 mons; born in IL; in household of grandfather, Homer H. Atkins,
with mother.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jerry Allen Blackwell, 70, of Caretta, WV, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at his residence. Born June 7, 1952 in Tazewell, VA, he was the son of the late William Blackwell and Nellie Geneva Estep Blackwell."Jerry was a truck driver for J. B. Hunt and a member of the two-million-mile club, recognizing his exemplary driving record. He was also a member of the Trinity Assembly of God Church in English.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Caroline Blackwell; brother, David Blackwell; sisters, Drema Blackwell, Sheila Eastridge and Penny Wilburn."Those left to cherish his memories are two sons, Jerry Blackwell Jr. of Caretta, Kevin Blackwell of Detroit, MI; two brothers, Steve Blackwell and wife Anita of Horsepen, VA, Forrest Blackwell and Debbie of Tazewell, VA; two sisters, Sherry Harman and husband Eddie of Caretta, Crystal McGlamery and husband Junior of Purlear, NC; daughter-in-law, Tina Blackwell of Detroit, MI; four grandchildren, Matthew, Brandon, Ashley and Destiny Blackwell all of Detroit.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM from the Trinity Assembly of God Church at English with the Reverends Keith Meade and Bill Harman, officiating. Following the wishes of the family the body will be cremated following the services and he will be inurned at the Hartwell Cemetery at a later date.
"Friends may call at the church Monday from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" Nancy Caroline Blackwell, 62, of Caretta passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 in Princeton CommunityHospital, Princeton.
"Born November 19, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Robert Appleby and Mary Appleby Clendenin. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Trinity Assembly of God Church in English. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Appleby Jr.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jerry Blackwell, Sr. of the home; two sons, Jerry Blackwell, Jr. of Caretta and Kevin Blackwell and wife Tina of Detroit; two sisters, Mary Bulinda of Waterford, MI, and Joni Appleby of Troy, OH; and four grandchildren, Matthew, Brandon, Ashley and Destiny Blackwell.
'Funeral service will be conducted Friday, October 12 at 2 p.m. in the Trinity Assembly of God in English with the Rev. Charlie Barker officiating. Burial will follow in Hartwell Cemetery, Hartwell...."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Jerry Allen Blackwell
Also Known As Jerry A Blackwell
Event Date 15 Nov 2007-25 Mar 2008
Event Place Caretta, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Dec 1974
Address Caretta, West Virginia 24892
Address Date 15 Nov 2007-25 Mar 2008
2nd Address Redford, Michigan 48239
2nd Address Date 01 Jul 1997
3rd Address Bartley, West Virginia 24813
3rd Address Date 01 Mar 1996-01 Jan 2009
4th Address Bartley, West Virginia 24813
4th Address Date 01 Jul 1988
Possible Relatives Charles D Blackwell, Nancy C Blackwell, Sheila Blackwelleastridge
Affiliate Identifier 171297882"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Jenkinjones; taken on 11 Apr 1930; page 175B;
Image 16 of 31; Family #147/147.
Listed as Juanita Vickers; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Louis W. Vickers.
2. 1940 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; E.D. 93-12; taken on 27 May 1940; Page 253B;
Image 39 of 72; Household #300.
Listed as Juanita Vickers; age 15; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Louis W. Vickers.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 22 Dec 2013.
Juanita Vickers Stacy; born 5 Nov 1921; died 19 Feb 1942; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"AT REST IN HEAVEN".
1. New York, New York, Marriage License Indexes, 1907-1995; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Evelyn L Wingo
Gender: Female
Marriage License Date: 29 Sep 1947
Marriage License Place: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse: James L Porter "
1. New York, New York, Marriage License Indexes, 1907-1995; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Evelyn L Wingo
Gender: Female
Marriage License Date: 29 Sep 1947
Marriage License Place: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse: James L Porter "
2. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Evelyn L. Wingo Porter, 89, of Warriormine, WV went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 11, 2018at Heritage Hall, Tazewell, VA.
"Born April 21, 1929 in Gilbert she was the daughter of the late Dexter and Jeanette Wingo. Evelyn attended Big Creek High School in War leaving during her senior year eloping to New York to marry her husband of 36 years, James Lee Porter who preceded her in death in 1983.
"Evelyn was always found faithfully serving the Lord. Over the years she attended Warriormine and Canebrake Freewill Baptist Church, as well as the War Pentecostal Church where she served as church secretary. She will be best remembered for the loving kindness shown to all she met.
"She had a servant’s heart and spent many years working with the public at the War Laundromat, Effie Market and the WarriorminePost Office. She was also a special caregiver to many children in the War area.
"In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a sister Ruth Vest; brother Thomas “TC” Wingo; son-in-law Allen Brewster; grandson-in-law Terry McCann; and daughter Jacqueline Porter. The greatest heartbreak of her life was the tragic loss of her only son Thomas Lee Porter at the young age of 17.
"Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Debbie Brewster of Thompson Valley, VA, Crystal (Lawrence) Matney of Warriormine, and Jennifer (Michael) Holland of Baptist Valley, VA; grandchildren, Jeff (Tracey) Brewster, Misty McCann, Brandy (Brandon) Stowers, Aaron (Megan) Holland, Kellie Porter and Taylor Matney; and great grandchildren Cody and Reagan McCann, Maisy and Lainey Stowers, and Natalie and Ashley Brewster.
"Her life will be celebrated at the Canebrake Freewill BaptistChurch Monday, October 15 from 6-8 p.m.
"Funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, October 16 at 12 p.m. with Rev. Darrell Long officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, VA...."
1.McDowell County, WV Genealogy & Family History Facebook Page.
"Obituary for Jacqueline Annette Porter
Jacqueline “Jackie” Annette Porter, age 63, of Cedar Bluff, VA passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, VA. She was born October 23, 1954 in Welch, WV. She was a CNA for over 25 years. Jackie liked to crochet, sew and visiting her mother, whom she dearly loved. She enjoyed riding four-wheelers in the woods."She was preceded in death by her father, James Lee Porter; one brother, Thomas Lee Porter.
"Jackie is survived by her life partner, Jimmy Beavers of Cedar Bluff, VA; one daughter, Crystal Matney and husband Lawrence of Warriormine, WV; her mother, Evelyn Porter of Warriormine, WV; two sisters, Debbie Brewster of Thompson Valley, VA, Jennifer Holland and husband Mike of Baptist Valley, VA; two grandchildren, Kellie Porter and Taylor Matney both of Warriormine, WV; several nieces and nephews also survive.
"It was her request to be cremated and services will be private. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com. Singleton Funeral Service is serving the Porter Family."