1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 169; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Smith; age 25; born in Wise Co, VA; single; son of _______; married on 12 Jul 1931 at War, WV;
Belle Reed Barnett; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; daughter of Marten and Becca.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 23 Jun 1900, Family #215, page 85A.
Listed as Belle Reed, age 4, born in Mar 1896 in WV, in household of father, Martin Reed.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 24 May 1910; Page 180B: Image
10 of 21; Family #91/91.
Listed as Belle Reed; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Martin Reed.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 410; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Barnett; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living in Tazewell Co, VA; son of
Moses and Polly; married on 24 Dec 1910 at Welch, WV; Belle Reed; age 17; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Martin and Becky.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 169; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Smith; age 25; born in Wise Co, VA; single; son of _______; married on 12 Jul 1931 at War, WV;
Belle Reed Barnett; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; daughter of Marten and Becca.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 8 May 1940;
Page 1233B; Image 104 of 132; Household #812.
Listed as Joshua Hagerman; age 31; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Hagerman Family Cemetery, Tazewell Co, VA; submitted by
Polly Fry Hagerman; 10 Feb 2017.
Joshua Hagerman; born 22 Dec 1909; died 5 Mar 1988 in WV; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 8 May 1940;
Page 1233B; Image 104 of 132; Household #812.
Listed as Hattie Hagerman; age 21; born in VA; married; 7th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Joshua Hagerman.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our sweet, dear mother and grandmother, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 8, 2017 at the age of 97.
"She was born on April 28, 1919, the daughter of the late Jacob Calloway and Mary Horn Wagner, and the wife of the late Joshua Hagerman. She was of Pentecostal Faith.
"In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son Jack Hagerman, and daughter Judy Carol Lowe; brothersJarvey, Uless, Harvey, Alvis, and Elmer Wagner; one sister Lethia White; grandchildren James Uless Hagerman, Mark Daniel Hagerman, David Hart, Bruce Hagerman, James Russel Hagerman, and Alvis Bowles; great grandchildren, Samantha Lucus, Joey Harrison, James Adam Williams and great great grandchild Chandler Marushia.
"She married her husband Joshua at the age of 16. From this union were born 13 loving children, 54 grandchildren, 110 great grandchildren, and 57 great great grandchildren. I cannot find the words to tell you how much she was loved by all. She was more than just a mother to us, she was a living presence and each memory brings her very close to us that held her dear. She never had lonesome hours, for her children included her daily in their lives. They were all so good to her, making her every desire the concern of them all. Her patience and kindness, and the faith to press on, has drawn admiration from all that knew her. A better mother to us all there could never have been. Her face we love so dear, her voice we love to hear, far away from us now, but not to far away from our thoughts to reach. Memories are one gift that God has given us. She was loved by everyone that knew her. What is written here may soon be forgotten, but the sweet memories of her will linger in our hearts forever.
"She is survived by 11 children, Herman Hagerman and wife Patricia of Tazewell, Va., Yvonne Mullins and husband Tommy of Jolo, W.Va., Ann Gladwell of Daleville, Va., Leonard Hagerman and wife Eva of Skygusty W.Va., Agnes Duncan and husband John of Floyd, Va., Larry Hagerman and wife Kathy of Falls Mills, Va., Margenna Rash and husband Randy of Roanoke,Va., Charlene Taylor and husband Robert of Vinton, Va., Bruce Hagerman and wife Jennifer of Bluefield W.Va., Dwight Hagerman of Rock W.Va., and Glen Hagerman of Rock, W. Va.
"The funeral will be held at 11:00am, Monday Feb. 13th, at the Living Waters Fellowship Church in Bluefield W.Va. with Pastor Larry Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the Hagerman Family Cemetery at Falls Mills, Va...."
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Hagerman Family Cemetery, Tazewell Co, VA; submitted by
Polly Frye Hagerman; 10 Feb 2017.
Hattie Wagner Hagerman; born 28 Apr in Buchanan Co, VA; died 8 Feb 2017 in WV; buried here; no grave
marker photo shown; obit posted.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Edward Lane
Also Known As Edward L Lane
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998
Residence Place Davy, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 25 Jun 1956
Address Davy, West Virginia 24828
Address Date 01 Jan 1998
2nd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 Oct 1996
3rd Address Davy, West Virginia 24828
3rd Address Date 01 Jan 1988-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Patricia J Lane
Record Number 304444322"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Patricia J Lane
Residence Date 01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Twin Branch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Dec 1958
Address Twin Branch, West Virginia 24889
Address Date 01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Davy, West Virginia 24828
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1998
3rd Address Davy, West Virginia 24828
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1993-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Edward L Lane Jr
Record Number 171307933"
2 . Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia Jean Lane-Dillon, 58, of Lexington, NC, formerly of Gary, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 in Lexington.
"Born December 2, 1958 in McDowell County she was the daughter of the late James H. Rose and Kizzie Lester Rose. She was a graduate of Welch High School. She was a former receptionist with the Department of Health and Human Resources in Welch, and retired as a receptionist and secretary with the Rehabilitation Services at Work Force, WV in Welch.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant son, James Michael Lane.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Thomas R. Dillon of Lexington; a daughter, Jessica Ferguson and husband Michael of Mountain City, TN; a step-son, John Dillon of Mooresville, NC; two brothers, William Rose and wife Veronica of South Bend, IN, and James Rose and wife Judy of Williamson; two sisters, Kitty McPeak of Lovingston, VA, and Mary Gibson and husband Clinton of Batesville, VA; and three grandchildren, Nathan Lane, Shannon Ferguson and Aaron Ferguson all of Mountain City, TN.
"Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, March 22, at 11 a.m. in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with Rev. Tracy Newman officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell...."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Patricia J Lane
Residence Date 01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Twin Branch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Dec 1958
Address Twin Branch, West Virginia 24889
Address Date 01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Davy, West Virginia 24828
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1998
3rd Address Davy, West Virginia 24828
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1993-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Edward L Lane Jr
Record Number 171307933"
2 . Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia Jean Lane-Dillon, 58, of Lexington, NC, formerly of Gary, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 in Lexington.
"Born December 2, 1958 in McDowell County she was the daughter of the late James H. Rose and Kizzie Lester Rose. She was a graduate of Welch High School. She was a former receptionist with the Department of Health and Human Resources in Welch, and retired as a receptionist and secretary with the Rehabilitation Services at Work Force, WV in Welch.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant son, James Michael Lane.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Thomas R. Dillon of Lexington; a daughter, Jessica Ferguson and husband Michael of Mountain City, TN; a step-son, John Dillon of Mooresville, NC; two brothers, William Rose and wife Veronica of South Bend, IN, and James Rose and wife Judy of Williamson; two sisters, Kitty McPeak of Lovingston, VA, and Mary Gibson and husband Clinton of Batesville, VA; and three grandchildren, Nathan Lane, Shannon Ferguson and Aaron Ferguson all of Mountain City, TN.
"Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, March 22, at 11 a.m. in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with Rev. Tracy Newman officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell...."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 19 Apr 1930; Page 39B;
Family #16/16.
Listed as Reuben Hicks; age 26; born in KY; married at 20; coal cutter in coal mine; head of
household.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Berwind/Newhall; E.D. 24-19; taken on 26 Apr
1940; Page 356A; Image 17 of 46; Household #141.
Listed as Reuben Hicks; age 35; born in WV (sic, KY); married; 3rd grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ruben Hicks
Gender: Male
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Bolyn, Kentucky, USA
Birth Date: 5 Jan 1905
Residence: War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Occupation: Pocahontas Fuel Co
Weight: 167
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Lillian Hicks
Relationship to Draftee: Wife
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Ruben Hicks Self (Head)
Lillian Hicks Wife"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'68 012207; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ruben Hicks; age 64; born 5 Jan 1904 in KY; married; husband of Lillian Eiiole; retired coal miner;
SS# 232-10-7261; living at War, WV; son of Jess and Florenda Hicks; died 24 Jul 1968 in Stevens
Clinic, Welch WV; due to acute myocardial infarction with multiple myeloma; buried 26 Jul 1968 in
Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, VA; informant, Thomas G. Fowler, Falls Mill, VA.
1. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Springs District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 226A;
Family #163/163.
Listed as Lillian E. Elswick; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Charles Elswick.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Warrior; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 63B;
Family #357/359.
Listed as Lillian Elswick; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, Charles Elswick.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 19 Apr 1930; Page 39B;
Family #16/16.
Listed as Lillian Hicks; age 22; born in VA; married at 17; in household of husband, Reuben R. Hicks..
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Berwind/Newhall; E.D. 24-19; taken on 26 Apr 1940;
Page 356A; Image 17 of 46; Household #141.
Listed as Lillian Hicks; age 29; born in VA; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Reuben R. Hicks.
5. Mercer Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1969); Page 87; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Lillian Etiola Hicks; age 61; born 8 Aug 1907 in VA; widow; living at War, McDowell Co, WV; daughter
of Charlie and Sallie (Lambert) Elswick; died 29 Jan 1969 in Bluefield Sanitarium (Hospital), Bluefield,
VA; due to metastatic carcinoma of right lung infiltrating duct; ca. right breast; buried 1 Feb 1969 in
Grandviwe Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co, VA; informant, Mr. Thomas Fuller, Falls Mills, VA.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 19 Apr 1930; Page 39B;
Family #16/16.
Listed as Billie Hicks; age 3 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Reuben R. Hicks..
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Berwind/Newhall; E.D. 24-19; taken on 26 Apr 1940;
Page 356A; Image 17 of 46; Household #141.
Listed as Billy Hicks; age 13; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Reuben R. Hicks.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Berwind/Newhall; E.D. 24-19; taken on 26 Apr 1940;
Page 356A; Image 17 of 46; Household #141.
Listed as Joseph Hicks; age 6; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Reuben R. Hicks.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Berwind/Newhall; E.D. 24-19; taken on 26 Apr
1940; Page 356A; Image 17 of 46; Household #141.
Listed as Mildred Hicks; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Reuben R. Hicks.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Deborah Ann Silcox, 70, of Bluefield, formerly of Welch and War passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 in The Maples in Bluefield.
"Born May 28, 1947 in Horsepen, VA she was the daughter of the late Ora Parsons and Ruth Hart Parsons. She worked at the War Post Office in War for several years.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry LeeSilcox; a son David Lee Silcox; and two brothers, Skip and Andy Parsons.
"Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Larry Silcox and Pam Guidi of Bluefield, and Jerry Silcox and Tina of Mooresville, NC; a daughter, Sherri Frasher and Randell of Twin Branch; four brothers, Ronnie, Pete, Rudy and Jack; five sisters, Jan, Ruby, Pam, Donna and Barb; and 7 grandchildren.
"A memorial service to honor her life will be held Saturday, September 23 at 6 p.m.at the Independent Church of the Living God in Shop Hollow, Warriormine with the Rev. Melvin Muncy officiating...."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 19 Apr 1930; Page 39B;
Family #16/16.
Listed as Dorothy Hicks; age 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Reuben R. Hicks..
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Berwind/Newhall; E.D. 24-19; taken on 26 Apr 1940;
Page 356A; Image 17 of 46; Household #141.
Listed as Dorothy Hicks; age 10; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Reuben R. Hicks.
3. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dorothy Cortellesi, 87, of War passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 in Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, VA.
"Born June 15, 1929 in Tazewell, VA she was the daughter of the late Ruben Hicks and Lillian Elswick Hicks. She was a graduate of Big Creek High School, and received her BS Degree from Concord College, and her Masters Degree from WVU. She was a dedicated administrator with the McDowell Board of Education having served as principal of Yukon, Amonate and Berwind Elementary schools. She was a member of the
War United Methodist Church in War.
"Dorothy was devoted to her family, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Cortellesi; two brothers, Bill and Joe Hicks; and a grandson, Jonathan Cortellesi.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, George Michael Cortellesi of War, and Thomas Brian Cortellesi and wife Heather of Scotts Depot, WV; her special daughter, Marcella Marrs of War; three sisters, Mildred Todd and husband Raymond of Jacksonville, FL, Carol Stough and husband Fred of Raleigh, NC, and Phyllis Nethercutt of Huntington; and five grandchildren, Justin, Hunter, Isabella and Devin Cortellesi and Julie Yates.
"A memorial service to honor her life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in War with the Rev. Spencer Oxford officiating...."