1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 19 Apr 1930; Page 239B; Image 34
of 35; Family #268/272.
Listed as Ezra Vanover; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Simon Vanover.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 30 Apr 1940; Page
1165B; Image 32 of 64; Household #271.
Listed as Ezra Vanover; age 18; born in WV; single; 7th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; new worker; in household of father, James S. Vanover.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 201; WV Archives Web Site.
Ezra Vanover; age 39; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 14 Jul 1949 at Welch, WV;
Irene Kennedy; age 32; born at Lex, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
4. US Public Records Index, Vol #2; 1950-1993; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ezra Vanover; born 31 Aug 1921 living at PO Box 194, Iaeger, WV 24844-0194.
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ezra Vanover; born 31 Aug 1921; died 29 Jul 1988; last residence, Iaeger, WV; SS#235-26-1080;
card issued in WV before 1951.
6. Virginia Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ezra Vanover; died 29 Jul 1988 in Buchanan Co, VA.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Reed Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Professional Family
Trees; 5 Feb 2007.
Ezra Vanover; born 31 Aug 1921; died 29 Jul 1988; buried here; no grave marker photo shown;
cemetery entrance photo shown.
1. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"U.S. Veteran; Bobby Jack Cook, 84, who spent most of his life in Mullens, passed away on October 10, 2018 at his home in Scott Depot, WV he lovingly shared with his daughter, Suzanne Nichols, her husband Steve Nichols, and grandchildren Jack Peters, Emerson Dial, Carson Nichols, Ethan Nichols and Madison Peters of Huntington. Also left to cherish his memory is his son, David Cook and wife Monica and grandson, John David of Montgomery."Bobby was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 43 years, Peggy (Brooks) Cook, parents Wendell and Marie (Myers) Cook and his sister Brenda Houck.
"Bobby served his country in the United States Army from 1958-1960. He was employed by Norfolk Southern Railroad for 25 years until glaucoma started to take his sight. In 1993, Bobby lost all of his sight but it didn't slow him down. He remained positive, never said “I can't do that” and continued to live life to the fullest. Bobby loved meeting new people, dancing, and engaging in new adventures. He enjoyed his time at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical center learning to use a computer and other technology.
"The family would like to thank the Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center and Hospice Care for the care and guidance they provided. Instead of flowers, please make a donation for Veterans or Hospice Care.
"Services will be 8:00 P.M. Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. Lewis Arnold officiating...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 46; WV Archives Website.
Robert L. Ashworth; age 22; born in Henry Co, VA; single; miner; living at Kimball, WV; son of G. L. and Dean; married on 18 feb 1923 in Welch, WV; Grace Foley; age 19; born in Patrick Co, VA; single;
daughter of J.A. and _____.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Sam Eanes; 7 Jun 2012.
" Robert Lee Ashworth
Birth 7 Mar 1901
USA
Death 29 Jan 1967 (aged 65)
USA
Burial
Roselawn Burial Park
Martinsville, Martinsville City, Virginia,"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 46; WV Archives Website.
Robert L. Ashworth; age 22; born in Henry Co, VA; single; miner; living at Kimball, WV; son of G. L. and Dean; married on 18 feb 1923 in Welch, WV; Grace Foley; age 19; born in Patrick Co, VA; single;
daughter of J.A. and _____.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Sam Eanes; 31 May 2012.
" Lillian Grace Foley Ashworth
Birth 3 Aug 1902
Buffalo Ridge, Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Death 7 Apr 1993 (aged 90)
Martinsville, Martinsville City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Burial Park
Martinsville, Martinsville City, Virginia"
1. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
Columbus W. Hall; age 20; born in Patrick Co, VA; single; son of Joseph and Rachel; married on
24 Nov 1903 in Carroll Co, VA; Lucy J. Love; age 16; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; daughter of
William T. and Margaret F. Love.
2. Carroll Co, VA; WW I Draft Registration Card #646; 12 Sep 1918; LDS Web Site.
Columbus Walter Hall; age 35; born 29 Apr 1883; living at Laurel Fork, Carroll Co, VA; farmer;
nearest relative, Ranzy Lee Hall (son); Laurel Fork, VA; medium height and build; brown eyes and
dark hair.
3. 1920 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Laurel Fork; taken on 30 Jan 1920; Page 98A; Image 23 of 38;
Family #226/232.
Listed as Columbus W. Hall; age 37; widowed; grain farmer; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 188; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Hall; age 42; born in Patrick Co, VA; widowed; timberman; living at Wilcoe, WV; son of Joe
and Rachel; married on 1 Feb 1924 at Havaco, WV; Ethel Pack; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of George and Lissie.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 10A; Image 19 of
26; Family #173/184.
Listed as C. Walter Hall; age 48; born in VA; married at 21; cutting timber for saw mill; head of
household.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken on 8 May 1940; Page 74B;
Image 20 of 30; Household #149.
Listed as Columbus W. Hall; age 58; born in VA; married; 1st grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1634; 27 Apr 1942; LDS Web Site.
Columbus Walter Hall; age 59; born 29 Apr 1882 in Patrick Co, VA; living at Havaco, WV; employed
by New River and Pocahontas Cons. Coal Co, at Capels, WV; person who will always know address,
Ethel Hall, Havaco, WV; 5'9" tall; 138 lbs; brown eyes; brown hair; sallow complexion.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #1878; WV Archives Web Site.
Columbus Walter Hall; age 69; born in Apr 1882 (sic, 1883) in Carrol (sic, Patrick) Co, VA; living at
Iaeger, WV; miner; SS# 232-14-6499; son of W.M. and Rachel (Love, sic, Bowman) Hall; died 21
Feb 1952 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to crebral vascular accident with hypertension; buried
24 Feb 1952 at Roderfield.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by;
B. Walls; 21 Jul 2014.
Columbus W. Hall; born 29 Apr 1882 (sic, 1883); died 21 Feb 1952; buried here; headstone photo
shown; "AT REST".
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 20 Apr 1910; Page 92B; Image 12 of 24;
Family #99/99.
Listed as Ethel Pack; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, George W. Pack.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Wilcoe; taken 5 Feb 1920; Page 165A; Image 23 of
23; Family #504/537.
Listed as Ethel Pack; age 13; born in WV; in household of mother, Melissa J, Pack.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 188; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Hall; age 42; born in Patrick Co, VA; widowed; timberman; living at Wilcoe, WV; son of Joe
and Rachel; married on 1 Feb 1924 at Havaco, WV; Ethel Pack; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of George and Lissie.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 10A; Image 19 of
26; Family #173/184.
Listed as Ethel Hall; age 23; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, Columbus W.
Hall.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken on 8 May 1940; Page 74B;
Image 20 of 30; Household #149.
Listed as Ethel Hall; age 33; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Columbus Walter Hall.
6. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #65-025364; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Homer Rogers; age 68; born in Hopkins Co, KY; widowed; two previous marriages; living at
Roderfield, WV; son of J.W. and Mollie E. (Brown) Rogers; married on 7 jul 1965 in Lebanon, VA;
Ethel Hall; maiden name Pack; age 58; born in Wilcoe, WV; widow; living at Roderfield, WV;
daughter of George W. and Mollissa J. (Nuckels) Pack.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 10A; Image 19 of
26; Family #173/184.
Listed as Flora Hall; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Columbus W. Hall.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken on 8 May 1940; Page 74B;
Image 20 of 30; Household #149.
Listed as Flora E. Hall; age 17; born in WV; 7th grade education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Columbus Walter Hall.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 10A; Image 19 of
26; Family #173/184.
Listed as Margie Hall; age 4 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Columbus W. Hall.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken on 8 May 1940; Page 74B;
Image 20 of 30; Household #149.
Listed as Margie Hall; age 14; born in WV; 8th grade education; attending school; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Columbus Walter Hall.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 10A; Image 19 of
26; Family #173/184.
Listed as Shirley Hall; age 3 yrs, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Columbus W. Hall.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken on 8 May 1940; Page 74B;
Image 20 of 30; Household #149.
Listed as Shirley M. Hall; age 13; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Columbus Walter Hall.
Richard McKinley "Dick" Ashworth Sr
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Richard McKinley Ashworth
[Richard M Ashworth]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Jun 1942
Birth Place: Welch McDona, West Virginia
Death Date: 9 Aug 2005
Father: Ezra M Ashworth
Mother: Eloise P West
SSN: 232660115
Notes: Jul 1958: Name listed as RICHARD MCKINLEY ASHWORTH;
08 Sep 2005: Name listed as RICHARD M ASHWORTH"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Richard M. Ashworth
Last Residence:
45669 Proctorville, Lawrence, Ohio
BORN: 19 Jun 1942
Died: 9 Aug 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1958)"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 13 Jul 2007.
" Richard McKinley “Dick” Ashworth, Sr
Birth 19 Jun 1942
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Aug 2005 (aged 63)
Proctorville, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Ashworth Cemetery
Ghent, Raleigh County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Richard "Dick" McKinley Ashworth, 63, of Proctorville, Ohio went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2005. He was born June 19, 1942, in Welch, WV, a son of Eloise West-Ashworth (B. 1922) of Ft. Myers, FL and the late Ezra McKinley Ashworth (1915-1978)."Upon graduating from WVU in 1965, Dick worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in Richmond, Va. In 1970, he moved his family to Beckley, WV, where he went into the family-owned business, Ashworth's True Value Hardware Store and Ashworth's Suzuki and Harley Davidson Shop. He also worked several years as sales manager with Dr. Pepper in Beckley.
"Music had always played an important role in his life. As a young man he played and recorded with the "Teen Tones" from Beckley. After serving a year as interim music director at Memorial Baptist Church in Beckley, he was called to a part time position as music and youth director at First Baptist Church in Hinton, WV. In 1986, Dick was called as a full time Minister of Music and Youth and Senior Adults at First Baptist Church in Kenova, WV. He was involved with the Youth for Christ program.
"Some of his favorite times were taking his teens on Mission Tours to Myrtle Beach, SC and planning and driving his Senior Adults and Saint's Alive Choir to many venues of service. Throughout his life and especially in this last year, he would always say "Because God is so amazing, I am so blessed!"
"In addition to his mother, Dick is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Shea Lee Davis-Ashworth (B. 1943); two sons and their wives, Richard M. Ashworth, Jr. and Rebecca A. Ashworth, Christopher D. Ashworth and Melissa K. Ashworth; one very special grandson, Nathan Ashworth; a sister and brother-in-law, Lila Ashworth-McCormack and K. "Buzz" McCormack of Beckley, two brothers-in-law and their wives, H. Cole Davis and Jeannie of Tucson, AZ, and D. Edward Davis and Linda of Morgantown, WV; a niece, Shea Lively; nephews, Evan, Ryan and Coleman Davis, and David and Matthew McCormack; and one very special friend, Dave McComas.
"A celebration of his life will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2005, at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, of which he was a member, with the Rev. Tom Sharp, the Rev. Rob Jones, the Rev. Steve Willis and the Rev. Michael Branson officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ashworth-McKinney Cemetery in Ghent, WV. "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 149; WV Archives Web Site.
Ezra M. Ashworth; age 26; born in Grandview, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 23 Jul 1941
at Welch, WV; Eloise West; age 21; born in WV; single; living at Welch, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 13 Jul 2007.
" Ezra McKinley Ashworth
Birth 1915
Grandview, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1978 (aged 62–63)
USA
Burial
Ashworth Cemetery
Ghent, Raleigh County, West Virginia"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 149; WV Archives Web Site.
Ezra M. Ashworth; age 26; born in Grandview, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 23 Jul 1941
at Welch, WV; Eloise West; age 21; born in WV; single; living at Welch, WV.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hattie Mae Turner
[Hattie Mae Blankenship]
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 3 May 1896
Birth Place: Rich Creek G, Virginia
Father: Walter S Blankenship
Mother: Henrietta Cooper
SSN: 232761209
Notes: Nov 1963: Name listed as HATTIE MAE TURNER"
2. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hattie Blankenship Turner
[Hattie Blankenship Blankenship]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 71
Birth Date: 3 May 1896
Death Date: 12 Aug 1967
Death Place: Narrows, Giles, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 7 Sep 1967
Father: Walter Blankenship
Mother: Etta Cooper
Spouse: Charles Henry Turner
Certificate Number: 1967023191"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken on 19 Jun 1900; Page 157B; Image 22 of
24; Family #133/133.
Listed as Garret Belcher; age 9; born in WV in Oct 1890; in household of grandfather, William
Belcher.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 28 Jan 1920; Page 123B;
Image 31 of 65; Family #248/307.
Listed as Garrett Belcher; age 28; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 26 Apr 1930; Page 119B; Image 61
of 62; Family #587/609.
Listed as Garrett Belcher; age 31; born in WV; married at 29; timber cutter; head of household.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Maitland; Mill Creek Road; E.D. 24-32;
taken 26 Apr 1940; Page 667B; Image 30 of 45; Household #244.
Listed as Jaret Belcher; age 52; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; timberman for mine; head of household.
5. E-mail 2 Apr 2019; Jennifer Reshaw.
"The Welch Daily News Tuesday Eve., July 7, 1981
"GARRETT E. BELCHER"Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. for Garrett Edward Belcher, 84, of Hensley, who died Monday morning in Bluefield Community Hospital following a long illness.
"Elders H.A. Lane, Deedy Mullins and Cecil Belcher will officiate from the Myrtle Valley Old Regular Baptist Church in Hensley. Burial will follow in the Elkhorn Church Cemetery on Belcher Mountain.
"Born October 30, 1896, in Welch, he was the son of the late William and Polly Blankenship Belcher. He had been a resident of McDowell County his entire life, spending the greater part in Maitland and Hensley. He had also resided briefly in Wyoming County. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Elkhorn Regular Baptist Church on Belcher Mountain.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Belcher, and one son.
"Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Gladys) Benge of Statesville, NC, Mrs. Dora Burks and Mrs. Violet England, both of Hensley, Mrs. Freddy (Frances) Barnett of Covington, VA, and Mrs. William (Mary) Rose of Davy; two sons, George of Pineville and Thurman of Peterstown; also 32 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren...."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 28 Jan 1920; Page 123B;
Image 31 of 65; Family #248/307.
Listed as Bess Belcher; age 21; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Garrett E. Belcher.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 28 Jan 1920; Page 123B;
Image 31 of 65; Family #248/307.
Listed as Harless Belcher; age 1 yr, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of husband, Garrett E. Belcher.