1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 450; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph W. Johnson; age 27; born in Marytown, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on
23 Dec 1943 at Welch, WV; Irene Lucille Auville; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single;
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #35428; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Howard bishop; age 46; born in Hanover, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; living at Hanover,
WV; son of Alfred and Judy (Blankenship) Bishop; married on 10 Nov 1962 in Lebanon, VA;
Irene Auville Shannon; maiden name Auville; age 39; born in Iaeger, WV; widow, marrie twice
before; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of S.H. and Nancy (Kennedy) Auville.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Irene Lucille Auville
[Irene Bishop]
[Irene Shannon]
[Irene Lucille Anville]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Apr 1922
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: May 1980
Father: Simeon H Anville
Mother: Nancy J Kennedy
SSN: 236220019
Notes: Oct 1940: Name listed as IRENE LUCILLE AUVILLE;
11 Aug 1975: Name listed as IRENE BISHOP; :
Name listed as IRENE LUCILLE SHANNON"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 9/10/12 Jan 1920;
Page 214B; Family #12/12.
Listed as Virgie M. Bishop; age 2 yrs, 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Stephen E. Bishop.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1936); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Auville; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; truck driver; living at Iaeger, WV; son of S.H.
and Nancie; married on 23 Dec 1936 at Welch, WV; Virgie Bishop; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Steve and Carrie.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Divorce Degree #259; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Plaintiff, Arthur Auvill; age 35; living at Oakwood, VA; defendant, Virgie Auvill; age __; living at______;
date of marriage, 1936 at Welch, WV; marriage duration 14 yrs; 3 minor children; cause, adultery;
husband granted divorce, no alimony; dated 12 Jan 1950.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virgie Mae Auville
[Virgie B Murphy]
[Virgie Mae Bishop]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Jan 1917
Birth Place: Newhall Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 28 Aug 2001
Father: Stephen E Bishop
Mother: Carrie M Bishop
SSN: 228423520
Death Certificate Number: FITCH DENNEY FH
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Signature on SSN Card: Virgie Bis Auville
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Jun 1950: Name listed as VIRGIE MAE AUVILLE;
Jul 1969: Name listed as VIRGIE B MURPHY"
5. Dearborn Co, IN; Death Certificate #030417; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Virgie B. Murphy age 84; born 30 Jan 1917 in Newhall, WV; widow; living at 36 Valley Drive, Lawrenceburg, IN;
12 th grade education; retired teacher; daughter of Stephen E. and Carrie (Walls) Bishop; died 28 Aug 2001;
in Shady Nook Health Center, Lawrenceburg, WV; metabolic acidosis, renal failure, diabetes mellitius; buried
30 Aug 2001 in Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Huddy, KY; informant, Linda Pitcock, Lawrenceburg, IN;
daughter.
1. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Newton Harman
Race: White
Age: 24
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 23 Aug 1916
Residence Place: Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Occupation: Self
Weight: 195
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 6
Next of Kin: John Newton Harman
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Newton Harman Self (Head)
John Newton Harman Father"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 212; WV Archives Website.
John Newton Harman, III; age 36; born and living in Welch, WV; single; married on 16 May 1953 in
Caretta, WV; Leta Mae Dotson; age 27; born and living in Caretta, WV; single.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Newton Harman
[J N Harman III]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Aug 1916
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 22 Oct 1996
Father: John N Harman
Mother: Ethel A Steger
SSN: 236289150
Notes: Apr 1941: Name listed as JOHN NEWTON HARMAN;
30 Oct 1996: Name listed as J N HARMAN III"
4. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Newton Harman III
Birth Date: 23 Aug 1916
Birth Place: Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 22 Oct 1996
Death Place: Ohio, United States of America
Cemetery: Maplewood Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 212; WV Archives Website.
John Newton Harman, III; age 36; born and living in Welch, WV; single; married on 16 May 1953 in
Caretta, WV; Leta Mae Dotson; age 27; born and living in Caretta, WV; single.
Walter Lawrence "Little Bub" Graham
1. Buchana Co, VA; Marriage License #68 020494; Ancestry.com Website.
Walter Larwence Graham; age 20; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; never married; coal miner; living
in Bartey, WV; son of Lacy and Lois (Cook) Graham; married on 8 Jun 1968 in Grundy, VA; Elizabeth
Jane Rowe; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; unemployed; living in
Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Hassell and Lois (Payne) Rowe.
2. Buchana Co, VA; Marriage License #73-041632; Ancestry.com Website.
Walter Lawrence Graham; age 25; born 10 Mar 1948 in VA; single; this is his first (sic) marriage;
2 yrs HS education; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Lacy Lawrence and Lois (Cook) Graham; married
on 18 Sep 1973 at Grundy, VA; Jean Kathryn Riffe; maiden name Lowe; age 28; born 17 Aug 1945 in
TN; divorced; this is her third marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of James
Frank and Nancy (Pevler) Lowe.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #90-028157; Ancestry.com Website.
Walter Lawrence Waldron; age 42; born 10 Mar 1948 in VA; divorced; this is his 2nd (sic, 3rd)
marriage; 10th grade education; living at Box 218, Bradshaw, WV; son of Lace Lawrence and Lois
(Cook) Graham; married on 2 Jun 1990 in Grundy, VA; Debria Lynn Davis; maiden name, Waldron;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 33, Avondale, WV; daughter of
Joe and Phyllis Jean (McDonald) Waldron.
1. Buchana Co, VA; Marriage License #73-041632; Ancestry.com Website.
Walter Lawrence Graham; age 25; born 10 Mar 1948 in VA; single; this is his first (sic) marriage;
2 yrs HS education; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Lacy Lawrence and Lois (Cook) Graham; married
on 18 Sep 1973 at Grundy, VA; Jean Kathryn Riffe; maiden name Lowe; age 28; born 17 Aug 1945 in
TN; divorced; this is her third marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of James
Frank and Nancy (Pevler) Lowe.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Marc Raymond Graham, 47, of Bradshaw, WV, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 in Welch, WV. Marc was born December 4, 1970, in Welch, WV, a son of Walter "Little Bub" Graham and the late Elizabeth Jane (Janie) Rowe. He was a coal truck driver and loved his family and friends. In addition to his mother Marc was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Estep and his grandparents, Hassel and Lois Rowe. Survivors include three daughters, Hannah and Hallie Graham both of Bradshaw, WV and Riley Burton of Three Forks, WV; one son, Nathan Coleman of Tennessee; his father and step mother, Walter "Little Bub" and Dedria Graham of Tazewell, VA; and two brothers, Michael Graham of Jolo, WV, and Chase Graham of Tazewell, VA. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 2, 2018, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Phyllis Rowe and Reverend Nancy Blevins officiating at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in the Rowe Cemetery at Oozley near Bradshaw, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael, Steven, and Matthew Graham, Eugene Hale, and T. J. Rowe, Cagen Rowe, and Nathan Coleman; honorary pallbearer will be Chase Graham. ..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Page 233, "Harve and Betty Rowe" article.
Harve Rowe; born on 23 Jun 1891; died on 1 Nov 1967; married Betty Carter, daughter of David E.
and Maggie Cline Carter.
Son, Hassel Rowe.
2. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Raymond Hassel Rowe
Race: White
Age: 17
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Rockridge, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 20 May 1927
Residence Place: Rockridge, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 19 May 1945
Occupation: Unemployed
Weight: 150
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Harvey Rowe
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Raymond Hassel Rowe Self (Head)
Harvey Rowe Father"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; vol #__(1950); Page 237; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Hassel Rowe; age 22; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; divorced; married on 17
Feb 1950 at Jolo, WV; Lois Virginia Payne; age 17; born at Iaeger, WV; single; living at
Bradshaw, WV.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 71; Dwelling #67.
Listed as Hassel R. Rowe; age 21; born in WV' married; coal cutting machine operator; head of
household.
5. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #87-026552; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Raymond Hassel Rowe; age 60; born 20 May 1927 in WV; widowed; this was his 3rd marriage;
last marriage ended 30 May 1980; 8th grade education; living at Box 804, Bradshaw, WV; son of
William Harvey and betty (Carter) Rowe; married on 26 Jun 1987 in Buchanan Co, VA; Carol Sue
Lester; age 22; born 10 Oct 1964 in WV; this was her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living
at Box 804, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Harrison and Birchie Lou (Mullins) Lester.
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hassel R. Rowe
SSN: 235-34-9591
Last Residence:
24817 Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 20 May 1927
Died: 7 Feb 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 237; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Hassel Rowe; age 22; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; divorced; married on 17
Feb 1950 at Jolo, WV; Lois Virginia Payne; age 17; born at Iaeger, WV; single; living at
Bradshaw, WV.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 71; Dwelling #67.
Listed as Delores V. Rowe; age 17; born in WV' married; in household of husband, Raymond H.
Rowe.
3. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lois Virginia Rowe
[Lois Virginia Payne]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 47
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1933
Death Date: 30 May 1980
Death Place: Richlands, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 27 Jun 1980
Father: Bill Payne
Mother: Virgie Hagerman
Spouse: Raymond Hassell Rowe
Certificate Number: 1980020963
Military Status: none"
1. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #11484; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Jefferson Puckett; age 90 yrs, 7 mons, 9 days; born 22 Jan 1963 in VA; widowed; living at
Algoma, WV; son of Thomas Puckett and ______; died 1 Sep 1953 in the Bluefield Sanitarium,
Bluefield, WV; due to cerebral thrombosis; buried 4 Sep 1953 in Woodlawn (Memorial Park,
Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV); informant, Owen Puckett.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #3241; WV Archives Website.
Gertie Amanda Puckett; age 56; born 6 May 1895 in Pulaski Co, KY; married; domestic; living at
Algoma, WV; daughter of Giles and Amanda (Sexton) Anderson; died 25 Feb 1951 in Ashland, WV;
due to diabetes; buried 28 Feb 1951 in Woodlawn (Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV);
informant, Owen Puckett.
1. Germany, Select Marriages, 1558-1929; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Julius Rack
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Birth Date: 2 Jan 1876
Birth Place: Muehlhausen, Baden, Germany
Marital Status: Single
Marriage Date: 31 Mai 1900 (31 May 1900)
Marriage Place: Singen, Baden, Germany
Father: Jakob Rack
Mother: Margarete Weber
Spouse: Anna Denkenberger
FHL Film Number: 1189408"
2. Monroe Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #41; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Julius Rock; age 43; born 2 Jan 1876; German; living at Waitsviille, Monroe Co, WV; forman
for Virginia H W D Co, Waitsvill, WV; nearest relative, Mrs. Annie Rock; medium height and build;
gray eyes and dark hair.
3. Craig Co, VA; Death Certificate #18684; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Julius Rock; age 76 yrs, 7 mons, 7 days; born 2 Jan 1874 in Germany; married; husband of
Annie D. Rock; farmer; living at Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA; son of Jacob, born in Germany, and
_________, born in Switzerland; died 9 Aug 1950 at Paint Bank, VA; due to cornary thrombosis;
from history of family he had had several mild attacks a few weeks before death; buried 11 Aug
1950 in Bryant Cemetery, Paint Back, VA; informant, Mrs. Annie D. Rock, Paint Bank, VA.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Julius Rock
Birth Date: 2 Jan 1875
Birth Place: Muhlhunsen, Federal Republic of Germany
Claim Date: 27 Feb 1940
SSN: 228030486
Notes: 19 Nov 1976: Name listed as JULIUS ROCK"
5. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Julius Rock Sr
Birth Date: 1875
Death Date: 1950
Cemetery: Paint Bank Community Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Craig County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
Spouse: Anna Rock
Children: Edwin Rock
Margaret Rock
Marie Rock
Henry Rock
URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-..."
1. Germany, Select Marriages, 1558-1929; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Anna Denkenberger
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Birth Date: 4 Sep 1882
Birth Place: Bosnien, Jugoslavia
Marital Status: Single
Marriage Date: 31 Mai 1900 (31 May 1900)
Marriage Place: Singen, Baden, Germany
Father: Michael Denkenberger
Mother: Anna Wolfinger
Spouse: Julius Rack
FHL Film Number: 1189408"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 399; WV Archives Web Site.
Bennie Graham; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Powhatan, WV;
son of George and Eliza; married on 19 dec 1936 at Welch, WV; Georgia Corner; age 22
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Powhatan, WV; daughter of Estel and Callie.
2. 1940 Census, Elkhorn District; Powhatan; E.D. 24-36; taken on 4 Apr 1940; Page 888B;
Image 12 of 41; Household #102.
Listed as Bennie Graham; age 24; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; mine timberman; head of household.
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bennie Graham
SSN: 232-16-3918
Last Residence:
24871 Pageton, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 6 Apr 1915
Died: 2 Dec 1995
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
4. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bennie Graham
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1915
Death Date: 2 Dec 1995
Death Place: Pageton, McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Cemetery: Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Burial or Cremation Place: Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 131; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Junior Mitchell; age 20; born 28 May 1946 in Hemphill, WV; single; living at Davy, WV;
son of ____and Florence Mitchell; married on 5 Jul 1966 at Davy, WV; Betty Ann Green; age 20;
born 4 Aug 1945 at Davy, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Shade and Myrtle (Alberty)
Green.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" Homer Junior Mitchell, 71, of Asheboro, NC, formerly of Davy passed away in Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro, NC.
"Born May 28, 1946 in McDowell County he was a former coalminer, and he loved to hunt and fish.
"He was preceded in death by his devoted wife Betty Ann Green Mitchell, and a son Homer Allen Mitchell, Jr.
"Those left to cherish his memory or his son, Ruben Mitchell and wife Donna of Asheboro; a daughter, Debbie Walls and husband Bobby of Ramseur, NC; and five grandchildren he loved, Nikki and Jamie Mitchell of Asheboro, and Robert, Stephanie and Christopher Walls of Ramseur; and five great grandchildren and one on the way.
"Funeral service will be conducted Friday, June 16, at 1 p.m. in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with Pastor Marie Bolden officiating. Burial will follow in Thompson Cemetery, Big Jenny.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 14 Nov 2013; maintained by Margaret
Ramey.
" Betty Ann Green Mitchell
Birth 4 Aug 1941
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Nov 2013 (aged 72)
Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Thompson Cemetery
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 120313379"Additional Information Posted:
"Betty Ann Green Mitchell, age 72, went to be home with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro, NC."Mrs. Mitchell was born August 4, 1941 in Davy, WV to Andy and Myrtle Green. She was a homemaker and was a member of Davy Full Gospel Pentecostal Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her son, Homer Mitchell and numerous brothers and sisters
"She is survived by her husband, Homer Junior Mitchell; son, Ruben Mitchell and wife Donna of Asheboro; daughter, Debbie Walls and husband Robert of Asheboro; granddaughters, Nikki Mitchell, Stephanie Walls; grandsons, Jamie Mitchell, Robert Walls, Chris Walls; great grandson, Mason "May May" Walls; great granddaughter, Alana Valladares; sisters, Mary McPeak, Beatrice Lester and husband Barry both of Davy, WV; brothers, Russell Green and wife Lori, Rex Green, Kermit Green and wife Helen all of Davy, WV.
"The family will receive friends Sunday, November 17, 2013 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm at Davy Full Gospel Pentecostal Church, Davy, WV. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 18, 2013 at 11:00 am at Davy Full Gospel Pentecostal Church with Jack and Marie Bolden officiating. Burial will follow in Thompson Cemetery.
"Local arrangements by Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro."
1. McDowell Co, WV;