1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #6742; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jesse Ames Bond; age 21; born in Russell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Honaker, VA; son of
H.J. and Pearl (Vance) Bond; married on 1 Mar 1958 in Lebanon, VA; Emma Jean Day; age 21;
born in Russell Co, VA; single; living in Honaker, VA; daughter of Ira and Mary (Stiltner) Day.1.
1. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Hurricane District; E.D. 14-8; taken on 8 May 1940' Page 251A;
Image 27 of 82; Household #182.
Listed as Emaline Day; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Ira Day.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #6742; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jesse Ames Bond; age 21; born in Russell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Honaker, VA; son of
H.J. and Pearl (Vance) Bond; married on 1 Mar 1958 in Lebanon, VA; Emma Jean Day; age 21;
born in Russell Co, VA; single; living in Honaker, VA; daughter of Ira and Mary (Stiltner) Day.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emogene Day
[Emogene Bond]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Jun 1938
Birth Place: Page Buchana, Virginia
Death Date: 12 Feb 1989
Father: Ira Day
Mother: Mary Stiltnor
SSN: 220345243
Notes: Oct 1938: Name listed as EMOGENE DAY; Aug 1964: Name listed as EMOGENE BOND"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 22; WV Archives Web Site.
Will Short; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Deegans, WV; son of Ben
and Mary (Shortridge) Short; married on 3 Sep 1917 at Davy, WV; Adaline Christley; age 38; born
in Pulaski Co, VA; divorced; daughter of Isaac and Nancy.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 008737; WV Archives Web Site.
Will Short; age 79; born 1 Nov 1880 at Coalwood, WV; widowed; retired coal miner; SS#233-16-7632;
living at Mohegan, WV; son of Ben and Elizabeth (Shannon) Short; died 7 Jul 1960 at Mohegan, WV;
due to coronary thrombosis; arteriosclerosis; buried 10 Jul 1960 at Mohegan; informant, leonard
Short, Capels, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Mohegan Cemetery, Mohegan, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Valerie Neal; 6 Ape 2013.
William Short; born 1 Nov 1880; died 7 Jul 1960; buried here; no grave marker photoshown;
death certificate posted.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 22; WV Archives Web Site.
Will Short; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Deegans, WV; son of Ben
and Mary (Shortridge) Short; married on 3 Sep 1917 at Davy, WV; Adaline Christley; age 38; born
in Pulaski Co, VA; divorced; daughter of Isaac and Nancy.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7809; WV Archives Web Site.
Adaline Short; age 73; born in Aug 1876 at Max Meadows, VA; married; living at Mohegan, WV;
daughter of Isaac and Nancy Christley; died 13 May 1950 at Mohegan, WV; due to rheumatic fever;
left side heart failure; buried 15 May 1950 at Mohegan, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Mohegan Cemetery, Mohegan, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Valerie Neal; 6 Apr 2013.
Adaline Christley Short; born 18 Aug 1876; died 13 May 1950; buried here; no grave marker photo
shown; death certificate posted.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 22; WV Archives Web Site.
Will Short; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Deegans, WV; son of Ben
and Mary (Shortridge) Short; married on 3 Sep 1917 at Davy, WV; Adaline Christley; age 38; born
in Pulaski Co, VA; divorced; daughter of Isaac and Nancy.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7809; WV Archives Web Site.
Adaline Short; age 73; born in Aug 1876 at Max Meadows, VA; married; living at Mohegan, WV;
daughter of Isaac and Nancy Christley; died 13 May 1950 at Mohegan, WV; due to rheumatic fever;
left side heart failure; buried 15 May 1950 at Mohegan, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Mohegan Cemetery, Mohegan, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Valerie Neal; 6 Apr 2013.
Adaline Christley Short; born 18 Aug 1876; died 13 May 1950; buried here; no grave marker photo
shown; death certificate posted.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 161; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Larry Shirley; age 23; born in Sandy Huff, WV; single; living at Box 54, Rt #2, Welch, WV;
married on 9 Oct 1956 at Roderfield, WV; Mary Lou Greene; age 16; boen and living at Mohegan, WV;
single; with consent of Virgil and Goldie Greene, parents of Mary Lou Greene.
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 43
Given Name Donald
Surname Shirley
Birth Date 02 Aug 1933
State West Virginia
Last Place of Residence West Virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24801
Event Date Dec 1976"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 29 Dec 2013.
Donald Larry Shirley; born 2 Aug 1933; died 4 Dec 1976; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"US ARMY * KOREA".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 161; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Larry Shirley; age 23; born in Sandy Huff, WV; single; living at Box 54, Rt #2, Welch, WV;
married on 9 Oct 1956 at Roderfield, WV; Mary Lou Greene; age 16; boen and living at Mohegan, WV;
single; with consent of Virgil and Goldie Greene, parents of Mary Lou Greene.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Kevin Dwight Shirley
Residence Date 01 Aug 1999-15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Roderfield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 07 Oct 1979
Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
Address Date 01 Aug 1999-15 Nov 2007
2nd Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
2nd Address Date 01 Feb 1996-01 Sep 2000
Record Number 304470026"
2. Social Security Death Index: LDS Web Site.
"Age 30
Given Name Kevin
Middle Name D
Surname Shirley
Birth Date 07 Oct 1979
State West virginia
Last Place of Residence Roderfield, Mcdowell, West virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24881
Event Date 08 Feb 2009"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery; Roderfied, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 23 Mar 2011; headstone photo added by B. Walls.
Kevin Dwight Shirley; born 7 Oct 1979; died 8 Feb 2009; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Cindi D Shirley
Residence Date 01 Jul 1998-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place Roderfield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 01 Sep 1965
Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
Address Date 01 Jul 1998-25 Mar 2008
Record Number 369538193"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley Hollow; Claren; E.D. 24-36; taken
on 30 Apr 1940; Page 742B; Image 44 of 48; Household #357.
Listed as Ellis Shepherd; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse Shepherd.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 16; WV Archives Web Site.
Ellis Shepherd; age 23; born and living at Hensley, WV; single; married on 26 May 1962 in Davy, WV; Sandra
Sue Farmer; age 17; born and living in Davy, WV; single; with consent of Katherine Reed, aunt, has custody of
Sandra Sue Farmer; father deceased.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 15 Jun 2014.
Ellis "Zeck" Shepherd; born 21 Jun 1938; died 23 Jan 1993; buried here; headstone with personal photo
shown.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sandra Sue Shepherd
[Sandra Shepherd]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 24 Jun 1944
Birth Place: Davy Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Feb 1996
SSN: 236825051
Notes: Jun 1967: Name listed as SANDRA SUE SHEPHERD; 24 Feb 1996: Name listed as SANDRA SHEPHERD"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 15 Jun 2014.
Sandra Shepherd; born 24 Jun 1944; died 15 Feb 1996; buried here; headstone with personal photo shown
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 372; WV Archives Web Site.
Woodrow Lester; age 23; born and living in Hanover, WV; single; son of P.H. and Alsie Lester;
married on 27 Apr 1939 at Hanover, WV; Lois England; age 19; born and living at Hanover, WV;
single; daughter of Wayne and Lena England.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 220A;
Family #71/71.
Listed as Lois N. England; age 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Walter W. England.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 63B;
Family #483/501.
Listed as Lois England; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Walter W. England.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Newburn Mcdonald Sykes
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 24
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 3 Mar 1916
Birth Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Newhall, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Newhall, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: New River And Poca Coal Co
Weight: 160
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Edith Sykes
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Newburn Mcdonald Sykes Self (Head)
Edith Sykes Wife"
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #32208; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Newburn M. Sykes; age 43; born in Russell Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; self employed;
living at Coalwood, WV; son of Charlie and Rachael A. (Artrip) Sykes; married on 8 Oct 1959 in
Russell Co, VA; Maxine Lee Musick; age 27; born in Switchback, WV; single; living in Coalwood, WV;
daughter of Lanford and Maybell (Artrip) Musick.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Shelia Compton Ramsey; 4 Oct 2008; maintained by Jack.
" Newburn McDonald Sykes
Birth 3 Mar 1916
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Death 25 Feb 1983 (aged 66)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Russell Memorial Cemetery
Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia, USA"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #17648; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charlie Leander Lambert; age 21; born in Raven, VA; single; miner; living at Coalwood, WV; son of
J.L. amd Annie B. (Jones) Lambert; married on 2 Jun 1959 in Labanon, VA; Edith Viers Sykes;
maiden name, Viers; age 42; born in Russell Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; living at
Coalwood, WV; daughter of Larkin and Margaret (Ray) Viers.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edith Sykes
[Edith Lambert]
[Edith Shellenbarger]
[Edith Deck]
[Edith Viers]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1916
Birth Place: Honaker Russ, Virginia
[Honaker Rus??, Virginia]
Death Date: 22 Jan 2001
Father: Larkin T Viers
Mother: Margett Ray
SSN: 234448180
Notes: Sep 1946: Name listed as EDITH SYKES;
Apr 1963: Name listed as EDITH LAMBERT;
Sep 1969: Name listed as EDITH SHELLENBARGER;
21 Apr 1982: Name listed as EDITH L DECK;
27 Mar 2001: Name listed as EDITH DECK"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Marvin Darrel Tiller
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1933
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 Sep 1954
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Holly Tiller
Mother: Hazel Bailey
Spouse: Betty Mae Sykes
Certificate Number: 1954027110"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Betty Mae Sykes
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: abt 1938
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 Sep 1954
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: N M Sykes
Mother: Edith Viers
Spouse: Marvin Darrel Tiller
Certificate Number: 1954027110"
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Betty Mae Davidson, 82, of Caretta, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at her residence. Born December 1, 1937 in Roderfield, she was the daughter of the late Edith Viers Sykes and Newburn McDonald Sykes.
"Betty was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Julius William Davidson; one son, Darrell Tiller; two daughters, Sharon Underwood and Sandra Davidson; and two brothers, William Brady Sykes and Charles Sykes."Betty was survived by three brothers, Carl Sykes and wife Yvonne of Carrollton, VA, Arnold Sykes and wife Vonda of Tazewell VA, Glenn Sykes of Lexington, VA; three sisters, Pamela Wright of Staunton, VA, Janie Hotinger and husband Ray of Lexington, VA and Donna Williams of Caretta; two grandchildren, Darla and Darrell Ray; and numerous great grandchildren.
"Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 1 PM from the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield with the Reverend David Dash, officiating. There will be no visitation.
'Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Davidson family."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bartley; E.D. 24-14; taken on 30 Apr 1940; Page
257B; Image 4 of 22; Household #30.
Listed as Julis Davidson; age 7; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in McDowell Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Eura Davidson.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #34625; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Julius William Davidson; age 25; born in Bartley, WV; single; in US Army; living in Abingdon, VA; son of
Eura and Bessie (Dunford) Davidson; married on 1 Nov 1957 in Lebanon, VA; Betty Mae Skyes; age 19;
born in Roderfield, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Coulwood, VA; daughter of N.M. and
Edith (Viers) Sykes.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Betty Mae Sykes
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: abt 1938
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 Sep 1954
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: N M Sykes
Mother: Edith Viers
Spouse: Marvin Darrel Tiller
Certificate Number: 1954027110"
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Betty Mae Davidson, 82, of Caretta, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at her residence. Born December 1, 1937 in Roderfield, she was the daughter of the late Edith Viers Sykes and Newburn McDonald Sykes.
"Betty was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Julius William Davidson; one son, Darrell Tiller; two daughters, Sharon Underwood and Sandra Davidson; and two brothers, William Brady Sykes and Charles Sykes."Betty was survived by three brothers, Carl Sykes and wife Yvonne of Carrollton, VA, Arnold Sykes and wife Vonda of Tazewell VA, Glenn Sykes of Lexington, VA; three sisters, Pamela Wright of Staunton, VA, Janie Hotinger and husband Ray of Lexington, VA and Donna Williams of Caretta; two grandchildren, Darla and Darrell Ray; and numerous great grandchildren.
"Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 1 PM from the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield with the Reverend David Dash, officiating. There will be no visitation.
'Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Davidson family."
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" Sandra Renee Davidson, 52, of Caretta passed away suddenly Thursday, January 17, 2019 at her home.
"Born November 8, 1966 in Welch she was the daughter of Betty Mae Sykes Davidson of Caretta and the late Julius William Davidson."In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her brother and sister, Darrell Tiller and Sharon Underwood.
"Sandra had attended the War Church of God. She loved being with people and enjoyed music and art. She will be sadly missed by her mother, Betty and all who knew and loved her.
"Graveside service will be held Monday, January 28 at 2 p.m. at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield with the Rev. David Dash officiating...."