1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Robert and Betty Steele" article, page 246.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Clarence Steele, Miner"; Article;
Page 243; submitted by Jimmy Steele, son, and Sue Rifee, daughter, Premier, WV 24878.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ralph E. and Mary Steele,
Miner"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Mary V. Steele, Box 121, Premier, WV 24878.
(Lives in Moneta, VA)
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ralph E. and Mary Steele,
Miner"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Mary V. Steele, Box 121, Premier, WV 24878.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ralph E. and Mary Steele,
Miner"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Mary V. Steele, Box 121, Premier, WV 24878.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ralph E. and Mary Steele,
Miner"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Mary V. Steele, Box 121, Premier, WV 24878.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #75-043161; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Frank Martin, Jr; age 29; born 8 Sep 1946 in WV; single; this was his first marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Coalwood, WV; son of John Frank and Elizabeth (Mullins) Martin; married on
6 Oct 1975 at Grundy, VA; Thelma Louise Tickle; age 28; born 14 Jul 1947 in WV; single; this was her
first marriage; living at Coalwood, WV; 8th grade education; daughter of Frank Frederick and Eva
(Pannell) Tickle.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thelma Louise Martin; born 14 Jul 1947; living at General Delivery, Coalwood, WV, 24801 in 1993.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thelma L. Martin; born 14 Jul 1947; living at PO Box 270, Coalwood, WV 24801.
Also listed at Canyon Mobile Home Park, Coalwood, WV 24824.
4. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Cissy; 19 Feb 2004.
John E. Martin, Jr; born 8 Sep 1946; died 3 Jun 1976; buried here; double headstone photo shown with wife,
Thelma Louise Martin.
(Wife, Thelma L; born 14 Jul 1947; shares headstone; no death date. May not be buried here)
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jackie Ray Tickle, 49, of Welch, WV, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 8, 2017. Born February 29, 1968 in Welch, WV, he was the son of the late John and Thelma Tickle Martin."He loved NASCAR, spending time with family and friends, grilling out and pitching horseshoes. He was always willing to help anyone in need and would give the shirt off his back if called for. He would do anything to make his granddaughters smile. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten by all that knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents."Survivors include, his wife Tina Sizemore Tickle of the home, two sons Jonathan Tickle and Aaron Tickle, both of Welch WV, two granddaughters, Kendall "Apple dumplin" Tickle of Welch, WV, and Brailynn "sweet pea" Tickle of Coalwood, WV. One brother, Gerald "Jerry" Tickle of Norton VA, two sisters, Deborah Bailey of Coalwood, WV, and Dreama Rowe, of Clintwood, VA; Step Father Reggie McPeake of Welch, WV; and several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.
"Funeral Services will be conducted, Friday, April 14, 2017 at Noon, from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV, with Rev. Michael Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield, WV...."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 244A, Family #53.
Listed as Jim Pruett, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 7 May 1940; Page
1232B; Image 102 of 132; Household #798.
Listed as James Pruett; age 16; born in WV; 7th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Augustus "Gus" Pruitt, Miner" article; Page 225; submitted by Elva Rowe, Jolo, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 295; WV Archives Web Site.
James Pruitt; age 24; born and living at Jolo, WV; single; married on 18 oct 1948 at Jolo, WV;
Flora Belle Day; age 20; born and living at Jolo, WV; single; with consent of Eliza Jane Day,
mother of Flora Belle Day.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mary Fry Stevens; 10 Jan 2013.
"James Hufford “Jim” Pruitt
Birth 7 Dec 1923
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Dec 1985 (aged 62)
Bartley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 103377871"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 7 May 1940;
Page 1233A; Image 103 of 132; Household #807.
Listed as Flora Day; age 12; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr1935; in household of father, William Day.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 295; WV Archives Web Site.
James Pruitt; age 24; born and living at Jolo, WV; single; married on 18 oct 1948 at Jolo, WV;
Flora Belle Day; age 20; born and living at Jolo, WV; single; with consent of Eliza Jane Day,
mother of Flora Belle Day.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Vernon Miller; 23 Jun 2014.
" Flora Belle Day Keene
Birth 29 Dec 1927
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Jun 2014 (aged 86)
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Tom Sparks Cemetery
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Flora Belle (Day) Pruitt-Keene, 86, of Charles Town, WV, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 20, 2014 at her home where she resided with her grandson, Dwayne and wife Michele and great-grandchildren D.J. and Zoe(who was the one who poured her heart into taking care of her Maw Maw). Born December 29, 1927 at Snake Ridge at Three Forks (Jolo), she was the daughter of the late William Day and Liza Jane (Payne) Day."In addition to her parents, she was preceded in the death by her first and second husbands, James H. Pruitt and Estel Keene; one son, Roland Pruitt, brothers; Robert, Gilbert and Isaac Day; two sisters; Virgie Cole and Clara Estep; one great-grandson Jacob Dodson.
"Flora Belle, who loved to travel, also enjoyed canning, quilting, sewing, crocheting, and helping others in their time of need; in particular cooking for others. She was especially famous among her great-grandchildren for her strawberry preserves. She was a member of Bradshaw Mountain Community Church.
"Flora is survived by her daughter, Carol Ann McKinney and husband Dennis; son, Ralph E. Pruitt and wife Edna both of Martinsburg, WV; one brother Hurstin Day and wife Christine of Jolo, WV.
"She is also survived by five grandchildren, Jennifer Powell, Jeffrey McKinney, Dwayne Pruitt and wife Michele, Angela Wills and husband Frank, and Chrystal Dodson and husband Alex. She also had ten great-grandchildren, Kayla and Kelsey Powell, Tesla and Tiffany McKinney, Sabrea Fitzgerald, Zoe and D.J. Pruitt, Taylor Berry, Timothy Pruitt, Destiny Baker, Ania Dodson and Alyssa Dodson.
"Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Bradshaw Mountain Community Church. Brother Bob Blevins, Brother Tim Day and Brother Darrell Long will officiate. Burial will follow in Tom Sparks Cemetery at Rock Ridge near Paynesville...."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 205B; Image
26 of 75; Family #227/292.
Listed as Mary Prevento; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew Prevento.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Teresa M Strattis
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Roderfield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 29 Dec 1957
Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
Address Date 01 Jan 1998-13 Jul 2001
Record Number 369538122
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #82-046720; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harold Russell Davis; age 31; born 14 May 1951 in Smyth Co, VA; divorced; this is his third marriage;
last marriage ended on 23 Oct 1980; 12th grade education; living at Timber Lake, Person Co, VA (sic, NC);
son of Harold K. and Ernestine (Gregory) Davis; married on 24 Sep 1982 in Russell Co, VA; Teresa Maria
Strattis; age 24; born 29 Dec 1957 in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; this is her second marriage; last marriage
ended on 14 Dec 1978; 1 yr college education; living at Roxboro, Person Co, NC; daughter of Alfred and
Regina (Stone) Ciampanella.
3. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Teresa M Davis
Birth Date: 29 Dec 1957
Address: PO Box 921, Roxboro, NC, 27573-0921 (1993)"
4. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Teresa M Pauley
Residence Date 01 Jul 1997
Residence Place Roxboro, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 29 Dec 1957
Address Roxboro, North Carolina 27573
2nd Address Roxboro, North Carolina 27573
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1997
Record Number 564913796"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #82-046720; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harold Russell Davis; age 31; born 14 May 1951 in Smyth Co, VA; divorced; this is his third marriage;
last marriage ended on 23 Oct 1980; 12th grade education; living at Timber Lake, Person Co, VA (sic, NC);
son of Harold K. and Ernestine (Gregory) Davis; married on 24 Sep 1982 in Russell Co, VA; Teresa Maria
Strattis; age 24; born 29 Dec 1957 in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; this is her second marriage; last marriage
ended on 14 Dec 1978; 1 yr college education; living at Roxboro, Person Co, NC; daughter of Alfred and
Regina (Stone) Ciampanella.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Teresa M Strattis
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Roderfield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 29 Dec 1957
Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
Address Date 01 Jan 1998-13 Jul 2001
Record Number 369538122
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #82-046720; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harold Russell Davis; age 31; born 14 May 1951 in Smyth Co, VA; divorced; this is his third marriage;
last marriage ended on 23 Oct 1980; 12th grade education; living at Timber Lake, Person Co, VA (sic, NC);
son of Harold K. and Ernestine (Gregory) Davis; married on 24 Sep 1982 in Russell Co, VA; Teresa Maria
Strattis; age 24; born 29 Dec 1957 in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; this is her second marriage; last marriage
ended on 14 Dec 1978; 1 yr college education; living at Roxboro, Person Co, NC; daughter of Alfred and
Regina (Stone) Ciampanella.
3. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Teresa M Davis
Birth Date: 29 Dec 1957
Address: PO Box 921, Roxboro, NC, 27573-0921 (1993)"
4. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Teresa M Pauley
Residence Date 01 Jul 1997
Residence Place Roxboro, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 29 Dec 1957
Address Roxboro, North Carolina 27573
2nd Address Roxboro, North Carolina 27573
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1997
Record Number 564913796"