1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 148; WV Archives Website.
James Cash; age 26; born and living at Switchback, WV; single; Colored; married on 8 Jul 1947 at
Switchback, WV; Roselee Harris; age 22; born and living at Switchback; single Colored.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 148; WV Archives Website.
James Cash; age 26; born and living at Switchback, WV; single; Colored; married on 8 Jul 1947 at
Switchback, WV; Roselee Harris; age 22; born and living at Switchback; single Colored.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 4; WV Archives Website.
Clinton Fayrell Caton; age 31; born in Cosby, TN; single; living at Coalwood, WV; married on 12 Dec
1947 in Princeton, WV; Ruth Cary Blankenship; age 28; born in Raven, VA; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 4; WV Archives Website.
Clinton Fayrell Caton; age 31; born in Cosby, TN; single; living at Coalwood, WV; married on 12 Dec
1947 in Princeton, WV; Ruth Cary Blankenship; age 28; born in Raven, VA; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 432; WV Archives Website.
Nick Cavallo; age 25; born in Italy; single; living at Gary, WV; married on 19 Apr 1947 at Gary, WV;
Pina Arcoleo; age 22; born in Palermo, Italy; single; living at Gary, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 432; WV Archives Website.
Nick Cavallo; age 25; born in Italy; single; living at Gary, WV; married on 19 Apr 1947 at Gary, WV;
Pina Arcoleo; age 22; born in Palermo, Italy; single; living at Gary, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"It is with great sadness that we share the peaceful passing of our mother, Josephine (Pina) Cavallo, on November 9th, 2024, at the age of 99 years old. Josephine was born on March 13th, 1925, in Palermo, Sicily to Onofrio and Guiseppina La Mantia Arcoleo. Her husband, Nick, her in-laws, Steve and Marguerite Cavallo and her brother in laws, Geno and Anthony Cavallo, preceded her in death along with her parents and six of her seven siblings, Vincenzo Arcoleo, Maria Arcoleo, Angela Macaluso, Giuseppe Arcoleo, Fortunato Arcoleo and Concetta Guercio. Her youngest sister, Rosalia Billeci of Sicily is her one surviving sibling."Josephine immigrated to the United States from Palermo, Sicily as a war bride in April of 1947 to wed her partner in life, Nick Cavallo on April 19th of that year. Nick was a very handsome soldier serving the USA in Italy during WW II. Beautiful Josephine caught his eye when he visited Palermo. Upon his return to the states, the fathers of both arranged a marriage that lasted 62 years. They were wed at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church which remained their Church during their life in the coal fields of southern West Virginia.
"During Josephine’s years in W.Va., she worked 23 years at Watson’s Department Store in Welch, W. Va. She was a Eucharistic Minister at OLV as well as a member of the Church’s Altar Society. She served the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 38 of Gary, the McDowell County Chamber of Commerce and the McDowell County Woman’s Club. She also held a 25-year membership with Beta Sigma Phi Sorority serving as President.
"A talented cook, she shared her love through the delicious foods she prepared for family and friends. Those who ate a meal prepared by Josephine, will always cherish the memories of her spaghetti and meatballs, braciole’s, rice balls, and many other Italian specialties that brought everyone together around her table. Her most recent pastime was crocheting beautiful snowflakes and making pocket prayer quilts which she shared with many.
"Following Nick’s passing, Josephine made a move to Calabash, North Carolina in the fall of 2017. She made many friends in her new location and especially enjoyed spending time with family and taking outings with “the girls”. She also remained in close contact with her lifelong friends.
"Surviving Josephine are her children Margaret (Danny) White of Calabash, North Carolina, Josie (Larry) Mabry of Mooresville, North Carolina and Steven (Malinda) Cavallo of Apex, North Carolina.
"Josephine held in pride her grandchildren and step grandchildren Jennifer McKenzie (Donald), Bill Connor (Missy), Tony Connor (Jennie), William Mabry (Caroline), John Mabry (Melissa), Lauren Dillon (James), Nicholas Cavallo (Pamela), Matthew Cavallo (fiancée, Amy Razavi), Trent White (Nicole), Stephen White (Amy) and Stephanie Lindenberger (Mike).
"Her great grandchildren loved listening to her accent and looked forward to a trinket that she shared with them. A part of her heart held John Conrad (NiNi) Logan Hoffer (Emily) Alyssa McKenzie, Ty Connor, Hudson Connor, Morgan Connor, Elise White, Emma Lindenberger, Elly Connor, Ella White, Piper White, Beckham White, Beckett Dillon and Myers Dillon. Josephine could also claim four great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and a special sister-in-law, Gloria Cavallo.
"Friends may say their goodbyes to this incredible lady on November 18th, 2024, at Fanning Funeral Home 19816 Coal Heritage Road Welch, West Virginia with the visitation beginning at 10 am followed by A Liturgy of the Word at 11 am with Father Dan Pisano officiating. Josephine will be laid to rest next to Nick at Woodlawn Memorial Park 3410 Coal Heritage Road in Bluefield, West Virginia. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers along with a dear friend, Buford Brown.
"In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
"Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church (Gary Account)
"111 Virginia Avenue
"Welch, West Virginia 24801
"The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks for your expressions of kindness during this period of bereavement.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Cavallo Family
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 144; WV Archives Website.
James C. Centers; age 40; born in London, KY; widowed; living at Jim, WV; married on 7 Jul 1947
at Welch, WV; Mabel Rose; age 37; born in Bluefield, WV; widow; living at Davy, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 144; WV Archives Website.
James C. Centers; age 40; born in London, KY; widowed; living at Jim, WV; married on 7 Jul 1947
at Welch, WV; Mabel Rose; age 37; born in Bluefield, WV; widow; living at Davy, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 479; WV Archives Website.
William A. Chaffins; age 27; born in Thacker, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 26 Nov 1947
in Welch, WV; Eula Mae Bellamy; age 21; born in War, WV; single; living at Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 479; WV Archives Website.
William A. Chaffins; age 27; born in Thacker, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 26 Nov 1947
in Welch, WV; Eula Mae Bellamy; age 21; born in War, WV; single; living at Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 449; WV Archives Website.
Iowa Chapman; age 18; born in Majestic, KY; single; living in War, WV; married on 3 May 1947 in
War, WV; Barbara G. York; age 18; born in Warriormine, WV; single; living at War, WV; with consent
of Drucy Chapman, mother of Iowa Chapman; and Mrs, Stella York, mother of Barbara G. York.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 449; WV Archives Website.
Iowa Chapman; age 18; born in Majestic, KY; single; living in War, WV; married on 3 May 1947 in
War, WV; Barbara G. York; age 18; born in Warriormine, WV; single; living at War, WV; with consent
of Drucy Chapman, mother of Iowa Chapman; and Mrs, Stella York, mother of Barbara G. York.
1. Kentucky, U.S., Birth Index, 1911-1999; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Jerdon Belcher
Date of Birth 12 Mar 1940
Birth Place Pike, Kentucky, USA
Mother's Name Mary New
Volume Number 031
Certificate Number 15095
Volume Year 1940"
2. 1940 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #7; Majectic; E.D. 98-38A; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 812B; Image
36 of 44; Household #276.
Listed as Jordan Belcher; age less than 1 mon; born in KY; in household of grandfather, Anderson
New, with parents.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jordon Belcher
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1940
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Dec 1961
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Lacy Belcher
Mother: Mary New
Spouse: Ethel Blankenship
Certificate Number: 1961036155"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ethel Blankenship
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1940
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Dec 1961
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: John Blankenship
Mother: Bertha Blankenship
Spouse: Jordon Belcher
Certificate Number: 1961036155"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registery; Vol #__(1876); Page 106; Line 26; WV Archives Website.
William Rose, age 31; born in Grayson Co, VA; widowed; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of Thomas
and _____; married on 27 Nov 1876 in McDowell Co, WV; Barbara Rains; age 30; born in Tazewell
Co, VA; widow; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Alfred.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 206; WV Archives.com Website.
Bobby Iverson Walker; age 19; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Steeles, WV; son of Joe and Della
Walker; married on 23 Sep 1961 at Iaeger, WV; Janice Marie Toler; age 18; born in Gilbert, WV;
single; living at Steeles, WV; daughter of Normie and Lilly Toler.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bobby I. Walker, 81, of Steeles Hollow near Hanover, WV, passed away at his home on Monday, March 20, 2023 with his family by his side."Mr. Walker was born January 28, 1942 in Baileysville, WV a son of the late Joe Edward and Della Lester Walker. Bobby was a member of the Pads Fork Freewill Baptist Church, a member of the UMWA and a retired coal miner. He enjoyed listening to the Primitive Quartet, watching westerns, fishing, hunting and being with his family.
"In addition to his parents Bobby was preceded in death by his first wife, Janice Toler Walker; one brother, Roy E. Walker; four sisters, Joann Shepherd, Mayrene Sprouse, Marie Lester and Virginia (Jenny) Cameron.
"Survivors include his wife of 11 years Leona Toler Walker of the home; three children Robert Walker of Turkey Creek, WV, Angie (Lynn) Queen of Georgia, and Gary (Tonya) Walker of Iaeger; one step-son, Eddie (Melissa) Toler of North Carolina; one brother, Lawrence (Patsy) Walker of Iaeger, one sister, Patsy Woolum also of Iaeger, and one sister-in-law, Virgie Walker of Hanover; eleven grandchildren, Chasity (Cory) Tibbetts, Anna (Kevin) Lester, Lori (Jordan) Collins, Adam (April) Walker, Jamie (Jennifer) Walker, Jamie Renee Reynolds, Seaira Parsons, Lee, Madison, Alicia and Anthony; 22 great grandchildren and one on the way; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday March 25, 2023 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Dennis Lester and Reverend Earl Brewer officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Pads Fork Community Church Cemetery at Pads Fork near Hanover. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews and Allan Sprouse will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
"Friends may visit with the family Friday evening, March 24, 2023 at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger from 6 to 9 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 206; WV Archives.com Website.
Bobby Iverson Walker; age 19; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Steeles, WV; son of Joe and Della
Walker; married on 23 Sep 1961 at Iaeger, WV; Janice Marie Toler; age 18; born in Gilbert, WV;
single; living at Steeles, WV; daughter of Normie and Lilly Toler.