1. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roger Lee Poe, Sr., of Stephenson went to be with the Lord following a long illness."Born March 24, 1955, he was the son of the late Jesse W. Poe, Jr. and Ollie M. Poe.
"In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by one brother, David Poe; and two sisters, Dianne Kennedy and Margaret McKinney.
"Roger attended various churches, Rhodell Church of God, Allen Junction Church of God, and Corinne Pentecostal Church of God. In his leisure he enjoyed coon hunting.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his two sons, Roger L. Poe, II and his companion, Carrie and Joshua J. Poe and his companion, Kayla; four grandchildren, Raven, Kaylene, Bryson, and Lillian; one sister, Elaine Massie; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
"A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 18, 2018 at the Rhodell Church of God with Brother Gary Eskins officiating...."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Filbert; E.D. 24-7; taken 13 May 1940; Page 148B;
Image 20 of 28; Household #138.
Listed as Thomas Ames; age 24; born in WV; married; 3 yrs HS education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; miner; in household of grandfather, Thomas Bingham, with wife.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas Clark Ames
Race: White
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Filbert, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1916
Residence Place: Filbert, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: M S Coal And Coke Co
Weight: 160
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: T H Bingham
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Thomas Clark Ames Self (Head)"
3. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas Clark Ames
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1916
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Residence Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
Death Date: 11 Dec 1991
Hospital of Death: Home
Death Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 094261
Age at Death: 75
Certifier: Physician
Referred to Coroner: Referred to Coroner
Autopsy: No Autopsy performed
Filing Date: 18 Dec 1991
Hospital Status: Other/Residence
Injury in Ohio: Yes
Type Place of Injury: Unspecified Place
Social Security Number: 407-01-9359
Father's Surname: Ames
Marital Status: Widowed
Education: 12
Industry of Decedent: Coal mining
Occupation of Decedent: Mining machine operators
Census Tract: 0060
Primary Registration District: 5701"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas Clark Ames
[Thomas C Ames]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1916
Birth Place: Filbert Mcdo, West Virginia
[Filbert Mcdo|]
Death Date: 15 Dec 1991
Claim Date: 17 Aug 1976
Father: Oscar Ames
Mother: Emma Bingham
SSN: 407019359
Death Certificate Number: 28790094261
Notes: Sep 1937: Name listed as THOMAS CLARK AMES;
12 Aug 1976: Name listed as THOMAS C AMES"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
" Thomas C Ames, Sr
Birth 16 Nov 1916
Death 11 Dec 1991 (aged 75)
Burial
Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio,"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Filbert; E.D. 24-7; taken 13 May 1940; Page 148B;
Image 20 of 28; Household #138.
Listed as Pearl Ames; age 21; born in KY; married; 1 yr HS education; lived in Mingo Co, WV on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband's grandfather, Thomas Bingham, with husband.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
" Pearl May Ames
Birth 8 Jul 1920
Death 8 Jun 1985 (aged 64)
Burial
Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #14765; WV Archives Web Site.
Frances Ames; age 4 yrs, 8 days; born 3 Jul 1940 at Filbert, WV; daughter of Thomas and Pearl
(Brooks) Ames; died 11 Nov 1940 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to bilateral pneumonia; buried
13 Nov 1940 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluefield (sic, Bluewell), WV;
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 317; WV Archives Web Site.
Ellis Oscar Ames; age 24; born in Graham Co, CT; single; electrician; living in Elbert, WV; son of
James and Mary; married on 23 Dec 1915 at Gary, WV; Emma Zetta Bingham; age 18; born in
Montgomery Co, VA; single; daughter of Thomas H. and Sallie A.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 317; WV Archives Web Site.
Ellis Oscar Ames; age 24; born in Graham Co, CT; single; electrician; living in Elbert, WV; son of
James and Mary; married on 23 Dec 1915 at Gary, WV; Emma Zetta Bingham; age 18; born in
Montgomery Co, VA; single; daughter of Thomas H. and Sallie A.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #82-014290; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Michael Rhodes; age 32; born 2 Sep 1949 in WV; this is his first marriage; 1 yr college
education; living at Box 57 Brenton, WV; son of Charlie Wilson and Blonnie Jeanette (Short) Rhodes;
married on 2 Apr 1982 in Giles Co, VA; Regenia Gale Davis; age 32; born 7 Dec 1949 in WV;
divorced; this is her second marriage; first marriage ended in 1971; 12th grade education; living at
General Delivery, Coal Mountain, WV; daughter of Eugene and Corrine (Kennedy0 Davis.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Joseph Michael Rhodes
Residence Date 01 Jan 1996
Residence Place Brenton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Sep 1949
Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
Address Date 01 Jan 1996
2nd Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1985-29 Oct 2007
Record Number 171299585"
1. 1930 Census, Essex Co, NJ; Montclair Township; Elmwood Ave; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 132A;
Image 7 of 42; Family #52/64.
Listed as William H. Hyde; age 60; born in VA; married at 45; Negro; steamfitter; plumber; in
household of sister-in-law, Anna B. Anderson.
1. 1930 Census, Essex Co, NJ; Montclair Township; Elmwood Ave; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 132A;
Image 7 of 42; Family #52/64.
Listed as Mary E. Hyde; age 60; born in VA; married at 45; Negro; laundress for private family; i
n household of sisiter, Anna B. Anderson.