1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 8 Jun 2008.
"Donald Lee Hess
Birth 23 May 1954
Death 25 May 2008 (aged 54)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 27420526"Additional Information Posted:
"JOLO — Donald Lee Hess, 54, of Jolo, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 25, 2008 at his residence."Donald was born May 23, 1954 in Bartley, W.Va., a son of the late Sammy Williams and Annie Blankenship Hess.
"He was employed as a miner at the Dominion Coal Corporation in Vansant, Va. Also, he enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with his family and grandbabies, and enjoyed the company of neighbors and friends.
"In addition to his parents, one brother, Burt Blankenship preceded him in death.
"Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Patricia Anne Hess, of the home; one daughter, Michelle Lee Hess of Jolo and fiancé Vernor Wimmer; one son, Jason Don Hess and wife Kimberly of Slate Creek, Va.; three grandchildren, Courtney Hess of the home and Ashton and Rylan Hess both of Slate Creek, Va.; four sisters, Caldonia Hess, Freda Hurley, Belva and Patty Hagerman all of Jolo; and two brothers, Sammy Hess of Jolo, Thurman Williams of Woodbridge, Va., and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted with Evangelist Hobert Kennedy and the Reverend Mike Rife officiating at the Crossview Church of Christ on Stateline Ridge near Paynesville, W.Va.
"Burial will follow in the Tom Sparks Cemetery on Rock Ridge near Paynesville, W.Va.
"Pallbearers will be Michael and Brian Poore, David Hagerman, Pat Donahue, Perk and Brandon Blankenship and Johnny Lester.
"Honorary pallbearers will be Oliver Horn, James Stacy, and fellow employees of the Dominion Coal Corporation.
"Arrangements by Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, W.Va."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 351; WV Archives Website.
Walter McCrickard; age 22; born in Patrick (sic, Pittsylvania) Co, VA; miner; living at Elkhorn, WV; son
of Joseph and Dehlia; married on 12 Jul 1921 at Northfork, WV; Irene Bowles; age 19; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of George and Sarah.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #T-424; 16 Feb 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
Walter Blackwell McCrickard; age 44; born 20 Nov 1897 in Museville, VA; living at McDowell, WV;
employed by Koppers Coal Co, Keystone, WV; name of person who will always know address,
Mrs. W.B. McCrickard, McDowell, WV; 5' 10 1/2" tall; 170 lbs; blue eyes; blonde hair; light
complexion.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 351; WV Archives Website.
Walter McCrickard; age 22; born in Patrick (sic, Pittsylvania) Co, VA; miner; living at Elkhorn, WV; son
of Joseph and Dehlia; married on 12 Jul 1921 at Northfork, WV; Irene Bowles; age 19; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of George and Sarah.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 353; WV Archives Website.
Henry Bill Elkins; age 18; Morrisburg, TN; single; living at Keystone, WV; married on 15 Mar 1947 at
McDowell, WV; Betty Katherine McCrickard; age 19; born in Kyle, WV; single; living at Northfork, WV;
with consent of Emma Hamm, adopted mother and grandmother; and W.B. McCrickard, father of
Betty Katherine McCrickard.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 353; WV Archives Website.
Henry Bill Elkins; age 18; Morrisburg, TN; single; living at Keystone, WV; married on 15 Mar 1947 at
McDowell, WV; Betty Katherine McCrickard; age 19; born in Kyle, WV; single; living at Northfork, WV;
with consent of Emma Hamm, adopted mother and grandmother; and W.B. McCrickard, father of
Betty Katherine McCrickard.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name John E Campion
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 29
Birth Date abt 1926
Marriage Registration Place Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 15 Oct 1955
Marriage Place Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Father Edward S Campion
Mother Marcella Kelly
Spouse Charlotte L McCrickard
Certificate Number 1955027888"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Charlotte L McCrickard
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 33
Birth Date abt 1922
Marriage Registration Place Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 15 Oct 1955
Marriage Place Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Father Walter B McCrickard
Mother Irene Bowles
Spouse John E Campion
Certificate Number 1955027888'
(Additional Information Provided: Divorced; married once before)
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 410; WV Archives Website.
Velma Elliott; age 33; born in Grundy, VA; divorced; living at Gary, WV; was issued a license to marry
on 10 Apr 1947 in McDowell Co, WV; Edna Virginia Turner; age 19; born and living at Gary, WV;
single; with consent of Nellie Hall, aunt and guardian of Edna Virginia Turner.
(No return by a minister.)
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 410; WV Archives Website.
Velma Elliott; age 33; born in Grundy, VA; divorced; living at Gary, WV; was issued a license to marry
on 10 Apr 1947 in McDowell Co, WV; Edna Virginia Turner; age 19; born and living at Gary, WV;
single; with consent of Nellie Hall, aunt and guardian of Edna Virginia Turner.
(No return by a minister.)
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 76; WV Archives Website.
David Early Elston; age 23; born in Eckman, WV; single; Colored; living at Powhatan, WV; married on
13 Jun 1947 at Welch, WV; Elizabeth G.F. Washington; age 17; born in Kyle, WV; single; Colored;
living in Powhatan, WV; with consent of Madaline Washington, mother of Elizabeth G.F. Washington.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 76; WV Archives Website.
David Early Elston; age 23; born in Eckman, WV; single; Colored; living at Powhatan, WV; married on
13 Jun 1947 at Welch, WV; Elizabeth G.F. Washington; age 17; born in Kyle, WV; single; Colored;
living in Powhatan, WV; with consent of Madaline Washington, mother of Elizabeth G.F. Washington.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 419; WV Archives Website.
Joe Kelly Elswick; age 24; born in Boardford, VA; single; living at Anawalt, WV; married on 13 Apr
1947 at Gary, WV; Helen Elizabeth Vitosky; age 24; born in Gary, WV; single; living at Anawalt, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 419; WV Archives Website.
Joe Kelly Elswick; age 24; born in Boardford, VA; single; living at Anawalt, WV; married on 13 Apr
1947 at Gary, WV; Helen Elizabeth Vitosky; age 24; born in Gary, WV; single; living at Anawalt, WV.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 183B;
Family #152/153.
Listed as Claude England; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Boston Blaine England.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 389; WV Archives Website.
Claude Mathias England; age 24; born in Hanover, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 5 Apr
1947 at Roderfield, WV; Grace Susie Cisco; age 24; born in Davin, WV; single; living at Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 389; WV Archives Website.
Claude Mathias England; age 24; born in Hanover, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 5 Apr
1947 at Roderfield, WV; Grace Susie Cisco; age 24; born in Davin, WV; single; living at Welch, WV.