1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Billy Joe Tilley, 61, of Ravencliff, WV passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Summers County ARH,
Hinton, WV. He was born on November 28, 1954 in Pineville, WV a son of Lola Day Tilley of Glen Fork and
the late Harvey Waymen Tilley. Billy was a loving husband, son, Dad, grandfather, brother and friend to
many. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time at his camper. He also loved spending time with all of his family
and playing cards with his buddies, but most of all his greatest joy was making a life time of memories with
his grandkids. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by a brother Lawerence Tilley; and two
brother-in-laws Robert "Patch Eye" Bailey and Ricky Frazier. Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years
Elaine Sizemore Tilley; two children Dana (John) Day and Jerry (Rose) Tilley all of Ravencliff; five
grandchildren Cassandra (Cody) Thompson of Ravencliff, Chandale Osborne of Ritchie County, Layla Tilley
of Ravencliff, Dalton Tilley of Keyrock and Branson Tilley of Ravencliff; two great grandchildren McKenzie
and Makaleigh Thompson; four extended grandchildren Jeffrey Allen, Brittany Meadows, Allie Meadows
and Wyatt Harvey; six sisters Charlotte Bailey of Glen Fork, Rosemary Frazier of Sabine, Sharon Church of
Jesse, Bobbi Gale (Andy) Jones of Glen Fork, Nancy (Bobby) Newsome of Maben and Lisa (Tim) Trump of
Elkview; four brothers Charles (Trena) Tilley of Glen Fork, David (Teresa) Tilley of Warsaw, IL, Carlos (Susie)
Tilley of Randleman, NC, and Randy Tilley of Naughtuck; sister-in-law Gail Tilley of Ravencliff; and a host of
nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at
the Christian Fellowship Worship Center, Pineville, WV with Pastor Bill Goode officiating. In keeping with
his wishes he will be cremated following the service...."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-35; taken on 2 Apr 1940;
Page 693A; Image 1 of 57; Household #1.
Listed as Ann Phipps; born in 2; in household of father, William Preston Phipps.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #233.
Listed as Martha Ann Phipps; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, William P. Phipps.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Martha Ann Phipps Shirley, 78, of Welch, WV, passed away, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Gary WV, Born February 11, 1938, in Davy WV, she was the daughter of the late William Preston and Willie Jean Bass Phipps. She was a resident of Welch the greater part of her life, She retired from McDowell County National Bank – Trust Division in Welch; she was a member and organist at the First Presbyterian Church in Welch WV.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, her husband James Robert Shirley, and one daughter, Dayle Anne Mullins Burge.
"Survivors include, one daughter, Martha Jean McNew and husband John of Beckley WV; one son, Robert L. Shirley and wife Toni of Denver N.C.; one brother, William "Bill" Phipps of Harlingen TX. Five grandchildren, Sarah Colvin of Flat Gap KY, Anna Burge of Chuckey TN, Martha "Katie" Stirling of Jonesboro TN, Martin Lane Shirley of Denver N.C., and Zachary James Shirley, of Denver N.C.; and, two great grandchildren, Donald and Thomas Colvin.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 11 A.M., from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV, with Pastor Chuck Hammond officiating, burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton WV...."
1. 1940 Census, Leslie Co, KY; District #3; Bowens Creek; E.D. 66-11; taken on 15 May 1940; Page 177A;
Image 15 of 55; Household #101.
Listed as Donald Sizemore; age 5; born in KY; no education; not attending school; lived in ______
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, George Sizemore.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Donald Sizemore
Residence Date 20 Oct 2006-29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Leckie, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 16 Dec 1934
Address Leckie, West Virginia 24856
Address Date 20 Oct 2006-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address Leckie, West Virginia 24856
2nd Address Date 01 Jul 2005
3rd Address Leckie, West Virginia 24856
3rd Address Date 01 May 1995
Record Number 304442514"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donald Sizemore, 81, of Rocky Gap, VA, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 23, 2016. Born December 16, 1934 in Leslie Co KY, he was the son of the late George and Ethel Mosely Sizemore. He was a resident of McDowell County for the greater part of his life. He retired from the Board of Education in Maintenance. He was a very avid fisherman.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, his wife, Lucille Anderson Sizemore, one brother, Vernon Sizemore, three sisters, Kay Price, Imogene Sizemore, dill Sizemore.
"Survivors include, one son, Steven Sizemore of Bland VA, three daughters, Donna Swinnie of Dayton OH, Tina Tickle of Welch, WV and Marcia Wallace of Bluefield, WV. Ten Grandchildren, and five Great Grandchildren. Three brothers, George Sizemore, Jr, Taylor Sizemore of Keavy KY, and Bob Sizemore of Corbin KY, six sisters, Nora Nolan, Ruth Minto, Patsy Vandevander, Sue Evans of London KY, Shirley Lovings of Nicholasville KY, and Lucille Sergent of Morristown KY. Also his beloved companion "Booger".
"Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, July 1, 2016 at 12 Noon from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV, with Pastor Ronnie Marrs officiating, Entombment will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Bluefield VA, where Military Graveside Rights will be conducted by VFW Post 144 of Iaeger WV.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Lucille Sizemore
Residence Date 01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Leckie, West Virginia, United States
Address Leckie, West Virginia 24808
Possible Relatives Donald Sizemore, Stephanie Lynn Sizemore, Steven Wayne Sizemore
Record Number 1345155534"
1. 1940 Census, Leslie Co, KY; District #3; Bowens Creek; E.D. 66-11; taken on 15 May 1940; Page 177A;
Image 15 of 55; Household #101.
Listed as Ruth Sizemore; age 2; born in KY; in household of father, George Sizemore.
Ilda Gertrude "Gertie" Reynolds
1. 1930 Census, Hudson Co, NJ; Jersey City; 31 Belmont Ave; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 198A; Image 1 of 36;
Family #5/7.
Listed as Gertrude Hornby; age 61; born in NY; widow; married at 21; no listed occupation; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, Hudson Co, NJ; Jersey City; 31 Belmont Ave; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 198A; Image 1 of 36;
Family #5/7.
Listed as Cecil Hornby; age 28; born in NJ; single; draftsman in office building; in household of mother, Ilda
Gertrude Hornby.
1. 1930 Census, Hudson Co, NJ; Jersey City; 31 Belmont Ave; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 198A; Image 1 of 36;
Family #5/7.
Listed as Evelyn Hornby; age 23; born in NJ; single; clerk for steel company; in household of mother, Ilda
Gertrude Hornby.