1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Fred Adams Jr
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 Apr 1954
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
[Welch, West Virginia]
Death Date: 20 Jul 2006
SSN: 236887583
Death Certificate Number: DOUGLAS MORTUARY WV
Notes: Feb 1970: Name listed as FRED ADAMS JR;
26 Jul 2006: Name listed as FRED ADAMS"
2. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Fred Adams Jr
Birth Date: 8 Apr 1954
Birth Place: Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 20 Jul 2006
Death Place: Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
Father: Fred Adams
URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-..."
"Fred Adams Jr, son of Fred and Elsie (Whitt) Adams, was born April 8, 1954. He worked all his life as a coal miner. He died July 20, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father Fred Adams Sr. He is survived by his mother; his wife Kaylene Hicks Adams, one daughter Amanda; one granddaughter Lexi Padgett; three sisters, Wanda Woody, Susie Payne and Gail Osborne."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 12; Dwelling #78
Listed as Walter Adams; age 21; born in KY; never married; helper in gas line construction; in
household of mother Virgie L. (______) Adams
2. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #____(1951); Page 104; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Adams; age 22; born in Van Lear, KY; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 7 Dec 1951 at
Davy, WV; Elsie Worthington; age 16; born and living in Davy, WV; with consent of Loleda
Worthington, mother of Elsie Worthington, father deceased.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Walter Joseph Adams, 90, of Davy WV, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Welch Community Hospital in Welch WV. Born, January 26, 1929 in Butcher Hollow KY, he was the son of the late, Jack and Vergie Adams."He was a resident of McDowell County the greater part of his life. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a retired Coal Miner.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by fourteen siblings.
"Survivors include his wife Elsie Adams of the home, one daughter, Billie Justice and husband Russell of Matheny WV, four grandchildren, Shilo Hammonds of Davy WV, Laura Green and husband Jackie of Welch WV, Joey Adams and wife Melanie of Decatur AL, Stephanie Adams of Fairfax VA, great grandchildren, Felix Green of Welch WV, Elizabeth and Haley Adams of Decatur AL, Anthony Adams.
Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted, Friday, April 19, 2019 at 3:30 P.M. at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell WV with Reverend Russell Justice officiating; burial will follow the services...."
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by In Rememberance; 16 Apr 2019.
" Walter Joseph Adams
Birth 26 Jan 1929
Butcher Hollow, Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
Death 16 Apr 2019 (aged 90)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 198396927"Additional Information Posted:
"Walter Joseph Adams, 90, of Davy WV, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Welch Community Hospital in Welch WV. Born, January 26, 1929 in Butcher Hollow KY, he was the son of the late, Jack and Vergie Adams."He was a resident of McDowell County the greater part of his life. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a retired Coal Miner.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by fourteen siblings.
"Survivors include his wife Elsie Adams of the home, one daughter, Billie Justice and husband Russell of Matheny WV, four grandchildren, Shilo Hammonds of Davy WV, Laura Creed and husband Jackie of Welch WV, Joey Adams and wife Melanie of Decatur AL, Stephanie Adams of Fairfax VA, great grandchildren, Felix Green of Welch WV, Elizabeth and Haley Adams of Decatur AL, Anthony Adams.
"Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted, Friday, April 19, 2019 at 3:30 P.M. at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell WV with Reverend Russell Justice officiating; burial will follow the services. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Adams Family."
1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #____(1951); Page 104; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Adams; age 22; born in Van Lear, KY; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 7 Dec 1951 at
Davy, WV; Elsie Worthington; age 16; born and living in Davy, WV; with consent of Loleda Worthington,
mother of Elsie Worthington, father deceased.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #73-038747; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walter Douglas Adams; age 20; born 13 Jun 1953 in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education;
living at Box 71, Davy, WV; son of Walter Joseph and Elsie Marie (Worthington) Adams;
married on 14 Aug 1973 in Lebanon, VA; Valerie Deniece Mitchem; age 16; born 30 Sep
1956 in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education; living at Box 427, Davy, WV; daughter of Edward
Lee and Irene (Lester) Mitchem.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Walter Douglas Adams
[Walter D Adams]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Jun 1953
Birth Place: Davy McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 19 Feb 2006
SSN: 232888680
Notes: Jun 1969: Name listed as WALTER DOUGLAS ADAMS;
23 Feb 2006: Name listed as WALTER D ADAMS"
3. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Walter Douglas Adams
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 52
Birth Date: abt 1954
Death Date: 19 Feb 2006
Death Place: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 2006004977"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #73-038747; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walter Douglas Adams; age 20; born 13 Jun 1953 in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education;
living at Box 71, Davy, WV; son of Walter Joseph and Elsie Marie (Worthington) Adams;
married on 14 Aug 1973 in Lebanon, VA; Valerie Deniece Mitchem; age 16; born 30 Sep
1956 in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education; living at Box 427, Davy, WV; daughter of Edward
Lee and Irene (Lester) Mitchem.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Ream; E.D. 24-5; taken on 20 Apr 1940; Page 93B;
Image 28 of 70; Household #190.
Listed as Sadie Johnson; age 8; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Edward J. Johnson.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sadie White Messick
Birth Date: 6 Aug 1930
Address: 109 N Lincoln St, Wilmington, DE, 19805-3411 (1988)"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sadie White
[Sadie Messick]
[Saidie Messick]
[Sadie Johnson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Aug 1930
Birth Place: Gary McDowel, West Virginia
[Gary, West Virginia]
Death Date: 3 Nov 2000
Father: Edward J Johnson
Mother: Callie Jones
SSN: 232529088
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Apr 1951: Name listed as SADIE WHITE; 16 Apr 1985: Name listed as SADIE MESSICK; 29 Nov 2000: Name listed as SAIDIE J MESSICK"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Saidie J. Messick
SSN: 232-52-9088
Last Residence:
19805 Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
BORN: 6 Aug 1930
Died: 3 Nov 2000
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-032799; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Haskell Chestnut; age 33; born 2 Jun 1948 in SC; divorced; Black; this was his 2nd
marriage; first marriage ended 25 Jul 1979; 11th grade education; living at 308 Broadway St,
Mullens, WV; son of Harry and Juanita (Williams) Chestnut; married on 10 Jul 1981 at Pembroke,
VA; Tonya Luvenia Crews; maiden name Adams; age 34; born 6 Sep 1946 in WV; widow, Black;
this was her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 19 Nov 1977; 12th grade education; living at 308
Broadway St, Mullens, WV; daughter of Paul and Janie Lee (Johnson) Adams..
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 331; WV Archives Web Site.
Keith Lorenzo Crews; age 19; born and living at Rhodell, WV; single; Colored; son of Sam
and Louise (Peachtree) Crews; married on 7 Feb 1964 at Corinne, WV; Tonya Luvinia
Adams; age 17; born in Welch, WV; single; Colored; living at Beechwood, WV; daughter
of Paul and Janey Lee (Johnson) Adams.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-032799; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Haskell Chestnut; age 33; born 2 Jun 1948 in SC; divorced; Black; this was his 2nd
marriage; first marriage ended 25 Jul 1979; 11th grade education; living at 308 Broadway St,
Mullens, WV; son of Harry and Juanita (Williams) Chestnut; married on 10 Jul 1981 at Pembroke,
VA; Tonya Luvenia Crews; maiden name Adams; age 34; born 6 Sep 1946 in WV; widow, Black;
this was her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 19 Nov 1977; 12th grade education; living at 308
Broadway St, Mullens, WV; daughter of Paul and Janie Lee (Johnson) Adams..
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com
"Name: Tonya Luvinia Adams
[Tonya Luv Crews]
[Tonya Crews]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 6 Sep 1946
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
[Wilcoe McDow??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 9 Nov 2004
SSN: 232740539
Notes: Jun 1963: Name listed as TONYA LUVINIA ADAMS;
Sep 1964: Name listed as TONYA LUV CREWS;
17 Nov 2004: Name listed as TONYA L CREWS"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web site.
"Name: Tonya L. Crews
SSN: 232-74-0539
Last Residence:
25882 Mullens, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 6 Sep 1946
Died: 9 Nov 2004
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1963)"
1. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Larry Sherill "Butch" Lambert, 71, of Ikes Fork, WV passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Logan
Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 3, 1945 in Matewan, WV a son of the late Arthur and
Rose Madalyn Estep Lambert. Butch attended the House of Gethsemane on Panther Iaeger Road. In
addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Lambert; two sisters Maureen Cline and
Sherry Hardy; a brother Terry Lambert; and a special friend Ernestine Justice. Survivors include a daughter
Angie Lambert of Jasper, AL; a son Larry Lambert, Jr. of NC; a step-daughter Kim Heasley Stratton; a
step-son Tommy (Stacy) Heasley; a sister Linda (Macel) Stanley of Palatka, FL; two brothers Jeff (Wanda)
Lambert and Harry (Lenna Gaye) Lambert all of Ikes Fork; three grandchildren Deziray Lambert, Joshua
Lambert, and Abigail Lambert; four step grandchildren Elizabeth Heasley, Addison Heasley, Joseph Hall and
Kristen Hall; two step great grandchildren Cadie Stratton and Joseph Hall; and a host of other loving family
and friends. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, March 10, 2017 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Danny Bowles officiating. Friends may gather with the family
from 6-9:00 PM on Friday, March 10, 2017 at the funeral home. In keeping with his wishes he will be
cremated following the services...."
1. Boone Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 91; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Eugene Perdue; age 21; born 21 Feb 1935 at Seth, WV; living at Seth, WV; married on
1 Feb 1957 at Sylvester, WV; Bonnie Lee Dickens; age 17; born 21 Mar 1939 at Keith, WV;
living at Sylvester, WV.
1. Boone Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 91; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Eugene Perdue; age 21; born 21 Feb 1935 at Seth, WV; living at Seth, WV; married on
1 Feb 1957 at Sylvester, WV; Bonnie Lee Dickens; age 17; born 21 Mar 1939 at Keith, WV;
living at Sylvester, WV.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bonnie L. Dickens Perdue, 77, of Welch Pineville Road, WV passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at
Golden Harvest Nursing Home, Welch, WV. She was born on March 21, 1939 in Madison, WV a daughter of
the late Willard and Dolly Jewel Blevins Dickens. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her
husband Homer Eugene Perdue, Sr.; a daughter Joyce Ann Stone; a son Robert Eugene Perdue, Sr.; a
son-in-law Johnny Ritchie; a granddaughter Tiffany Leann Perdue; a brother Daniel Ray Dickens; a sister
Jewel Ann Dickens and a cousin Little Jimmy Dickens. Survivors include a daughter Donna Sue Perdue
Ritchie of Keyrock; two sons Homer Eugene Perdue, Jr. of Pineville and James Allen (Sylvia) Perdue of King,
NC; a sister Joyce (Bill) Farrnat of Hinton; a brother James (Mary) Dickens of Sylvester; 19 grandchildren
Tracy, Crystal, Christina, Bobby, Jr., Joyce, Tiffany, James Michael, Jeremy, Kayla, Tyler, Taylor, Paige,
Luke, Levi, Josh, Ernie, Ella, Kayleigh and Marshall; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 20, 2017 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV with Pastor Robert Perdue, Jr. officiating. Graveside services will be held at Pineview Cemetery,
Orgas, WV on Tuesday, March 21, 2017...."