1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #2041; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Beve Rowe; age 23; born in Grundy, VA; single; miner; living at Jewell Ridge, VA; son of Arch and
Polly (VanDyke) Rowe; married on 15 Jan 1938 in Tazwell, VA; Dallas Lee; age 17; born in
Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jewell Ridge, VA; daughter of Elbert and Martha (Brewster) Lee.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #32258; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ernest Avery Wimmer; age 23; born in Raysal, WV; single; truck driver; living at Whitewood, VA; son of
Ellis and Thelma (Ward) Wimmer; married on 29 oct 1969 at Lebanon, VA; Carol Sue Rowe; age 21;
born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; daughter of Beve and Dallas (Lee) Rowe.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #27579; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fred Brewster; age 22; born at Caretta, WV; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Byrd and
Carrie (Bailey) Brewster; married on 1 Dec 1958 in Lebanon, VA; Audrey Munsey; age 19; born and
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Willie and Callie (Rife) Munsey
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Beverly Aker; 30 Jan 2008.
"Fred Brewster
Birth 13 Mar 1938
Death 12 Jan 2008 (aged 69)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia"
Additional Information Posted:
"PRINCETON — Fred Brewster, 69, of 384 City View Heights, Princeton, died on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at his residence."Born on March 13, 1938 in Welch, he was a son of the late Byrd and Carrie Bailey Brewster. He had been a resident of Princeton for 14 years and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a retired coal miner and was a member of the Local Union 5997 Premier.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Audrey Muncy Brewster; three brothers, Clyde, John Patton, and George; four sisters, Malinda, Mary Magaline, Hettie & Della; and one grandson, Brandon Wolfe Brewster.
"Survivors include: wife: Mildred Brewster of the home; one son: Freddy Brewster and wife April of Ocala, Fla.; one daughter: Kim Justice and husband Jamie of Princeton; special granddaughter, whom he raised: Angie Wimmer and husband Steven of Princeton; six grandchildren: Lonnie Wolfe, Jr. of Princeton, Tabitha Justice of Roderfield, Megan Brewster of Ocala, Fla., Savannah Brewster of Ocala, Fla., Chloe Brewster of Ocala, Fla.; three great-grandchildren: Amber Brown of Princeton, Nick Wimmer of Princeton, Madison Brewster of Ocala, Fla.; one brother: Carl Brewster and wife Jenette of Pilgrim Knob, Va.; one sister: Florance Blankenship and husband Eurshel of Paintsville.'
"Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Rev. Lacy Griffith officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 62; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Donald Stillwell; age 21; born at Asco, WV; single; living at Hensley, WV; married
on 5 Nov 1949 at Welch, WV; Mildred Forrest England; age 18; born at Big Sandy, WV;
single; living at Hensley, WVwith consent of Mrs. Masie England, step-mother of Mildred
Forrest England.
1. Meigs Co, OH; Marriage records; Vol #__(1946); Page 47; LDS Web Site Via Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ralph L. Crites; age 24; born 17 Jul 1924 at Camden on Gauley, WV; single; student; living at
Parkersburg, WV; son of P.T. and Emma L. (Malcolm) Crites; married on 12 Dec 1946 in Meigs Co,
OH; Jennie Arena; age 21; born 6 jun 1925 in Isaban, WV; single; student; living at Chester, Meigs Co,
OH; daughter of Luiti and Angeline (Alleto) Arena.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 10 Jul 2011.
"CWO Ralph L Crites
Birth 17 Jul 1922
Death 6 Jun 1985 (aged 62)
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia"
1. Meigs Co, OH; Marriage records; Vol #__(1946); Page 47; LDS Web Site Via Ancestry.com Web
Site.
Ralph L. Crites; age 24; born 17 Jul 1924 at Camden on Gauley, WV; single; student; living at
Parkersburg, WV; son of P.T. and Emma L. (Malcolm) Crites; married on 12 Dec 1946 in Meigs Co,
OH; Jennie Arena; age 21; born 6 jun 1925 in Isaban, WV; single; student; living at Chester, Meigs
Co, OH; daughter of Luiti and Angeline (Alleto) Arena.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jeannie Arena
[Jeannie Crites]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Jun 1924
Birth Place: Isaban Mingo, West Virginia
[Isaban, West Virginia]
Death Date: Dec 1978
Father: Luigi Arena
Mother: Angeline Allatta
SSN: 234368228
Notes: Nov 1942: Name listed as JEANNIE ARENA;
Mar 1947: Name listed as JEANNIE CRITES'
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 10 Jul 2011.
" Jeannie Crites
Birth 6 Jun 1925
Death 6 Dec 1978 (aged 53)
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #70 026496; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ross Arena; age 25; born 7 jan 1945 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs college education;
living at 613 locust St, Richlands, VA; son of Concetto and Dallas (Lee) Arena; married on 25 Jul 1970
at Richlands, VA; Betty Ann Mullins; age 21; born 19 Jan 1949 in VA; single; this is her 1st marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at Pilgrims Knob, VA; daughter of Ramey and Nancy (Rowe) Mullins.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ross Arena
[Rosario Arena]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Jan 1945
Birth Place: Bartley Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 27 Mar 1998
SSN: 226589768
Notes: Jun 1961: Name listed as ROSS ARENA"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #70 026496; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ross Arena; age 25; born 7 jan 1945 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs college education;
living at 613 locust St, Richlands, VA; son of Concetto and Dallas (Lee) Arena; married on 25 Jul 1970
at Richlands, VA; Betty Ann Mullins; age 21; born 19 Jan 1949 in VA; single; this is her 1st marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at Pilgrims Knob, VA; daughter of Ramey and Nancy (Rowe) Mullins.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #2041; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Beve Rowe; age 23; born in Grundy, VA; single; miner; living at Jewell Ridge, VA; son of Arch and
Polly (VanDyke) Rowe; married on 15 Jan 1938 in Tazwell, VA; Dallas Lee; age 17; born in
Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jewell Ridge, VA; daughter of Elbert and Martha (Brewster) Lee.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 248B,
Family #128.
Listed as Dallas Lee, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Elbert Lee.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #2041; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Beve Rowe; age 23; born in Grundy, VA; single; miner; living at Jewell Ridge, VA; son of Arch and
Polly (VanDyke) Rowe; married on 15 Jan 1938 in Tazwell, VA; Dallas Lee; age 17; born in
Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jewell Ridge, VA; daughter of Elbert and Martha (Brewster) Lee.
3. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Burb and Creta Payne Blankenship" article,
Page 100.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dallas Lee Arena
[Dallas L Arena]
[Dallas Lee Lee]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Aug 1921
Birth Place: Iaeger, West Virginia
Death Date: Dec 1991
Father: Ellient Lee
Mother: Martlia Brewster
SSN: 226589860
Notes: Jun 1961: Name listed as DALLAS LEE ARENA;
28 Dec 1991: Name listed as DALLAS L ARENA"
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1964); Page 50; Line #38; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas William Aralds; age 25; born and living at War, WV; single; married on 28 Aug 1964 at
Bluefield, WV; Ruby Marie harrison; age 21; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; living at Bluefield, WV.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas William Aralds
[T W Aralds]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 10 Aug 1938
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Mar 1994
Father: John A Aralds
Mother: Florence Watson
SSN: 232583614
Death Certificate Number: 00000000000000000000005267
Notes: Mar 1954: Name listed as THOMAS WILLIAM ARALDS;
22 May 1998: Name listed as T W ARALDS"
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1964); Page 50; Line #38; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas William Aralds; age 25; born and living in War, WV; single; married on 28 Aug 1964 in
Bluefield, WV; Ruby Marie Harrison; age 21; born in Pulaski, VA; single; living in Bluefield, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 322; WV Archives Web Site.
Coy Edward Bailey; age 21; born at Caretta, WV; single; living at Warriormines, WV; married on
6 Mar 1947 at Welch, WV; Dixie Almeda Perkins; age 24; born at War, WV; divorced; living at
Warriormines, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Brenda Goldy; 20 Aug 2008.
" Dixie Almeda Price Bailey
Birth 1923
Virginia, USA
Death 25 Dec 1965 (aged 41–42)
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Burial
Big Creek Cemetery III
McDowell County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Art and Lilly Price. Wife to Coy Bailey and Avery Perkins."
"Gravesite Details grave is marked with a piece of slate with a half moon broken out of the side-top. Her name is scratched on it. Her father, Arthur, is buried to her right."