1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Christopher Ronald Thornsbury
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 18
Birth Date 29 May 1968
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 24 Oct 1986
Marriage Place Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father Harold Edison Thornsbury
Mother Mary Magalene Hagerman
Spouse Tarina Louise Childress
Certificate Number 1986052468"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 2 Jul 2012.
" Christopher Ronald Thornsbury
Birth 29 May 1968
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 1 Jul 2012 (aged 44)
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial Lee Davis Cemetery on Davis Ridge
Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 92961000"Additional Information Posted:
"Christopher Ronald Thornsbury, 44 years of age of Abingdon, VA, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012. Born May 29, 1968 in Buchanan County, he was the son of Harold Edison and Mary Magaline Hagerman Thornsbury of Grundy, VA. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast, enjoyed motorcycles, tractor pulls and antique tractor shows. He was a disabled coal miner, always willing to help the elderly, an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed deer hunting and was of the Primitive Baptist Faith. A loving son, brother, husband, father and son-in-law."He was preceded in death one son, Jordon Edison Thornsbury.
"Survivors in addition to his parents, Harold Edison and Mary Magaline Hagerman Thornsbury of Grundy, VA; wife, Cheryl Justus Thornsbury of Abingdon, VA; son, McKenzie Lee Thornsbury of Abingdon, VA; sisters, Nora Jane Smith and husband Joe of Grundy, VA, Kimberly Ann Thornsbury Bailey of, NC; brothers Paul Richard Thornsbury and wife Sharon, Aaron Edison Thornsbury and wife Donna of Grundy, VA, Ricky Lee Thornsbury and special friend Monica Campbell of Hazard, KY; loving mother-in-law, Sally Justus of Grundy, VA.
"He is also survived by a special Aunt, Shirley Terry of Standard, Ill and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral Services for Christopher Ronald Thornsbury will be conducted at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel, Keen Mountain, VA, Friday, July 6, 2012 at 12:00 noon, with Evangelists Ronnie Musick, Richard Williams, Hobert Kennedy and Paul Viers officiating. Burial will follow in the Lee Davis Cemetery on Davis Ridge in Grundy, VA.
"Active Pallbearers will be his son, McKenzie Lee Thornsbury, brothers Ricky Lee Thornsbury, Paul Richard Thornsbury and Aaron Edison Thornsbury, Larry Shelton, Matthew Briddick, Richard Williams and Eddie Thompson.
"The Family will receive friends, Thursday, July 5, 2012 after 6:00 p.m. at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel, at Keen Mountain, VA with evening services at 7:00 p.m.
"Online condolences may be viewed at www.shortridgeramey.com."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Tarina Louise Childress
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 20
Birth Date 25 Jun 1966
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 24 Oct 1986
Marriage Place Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father Anthony Earl Childress
Mother Elizabeth Louise Cruise
Spouse Christopher Ronald Thornsbury
Certificate Number 1986052468"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Christopher Ronald Thornsbury
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 18
Birth Date 29 May 1968
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 24 Oct 1986
Marriage Place Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father Harold Edison Thornsbury
Mother Mary Magalene Hagerman
Spouse Tarina Louise Childress
Certificate Number 1986052468"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 2 Jul 2012.
" Christopher Ronald Thornsbury
Birth 29 May 1968
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 1 Jul 2012 (aged 44)
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial Lee Davis Cemetery on Davis Ridge
Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 92961000"Additional Information Posted:
"Christopher Ronald Thornsbury, 44 years of age of Abingdon, VA, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012. Born May 29, 1968 in Buchanan County, he was the son of Harold Edison and Mary Magaline Hagerman Thornsbury of Grundy, VA. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast, enjoyed motorcycles, tractor pulls and antique tractor shows. He was a disabled coal miner, always willing to help the elderly, an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed deer hunting and was of the Primitive Baptist Faith. A loving son, brother, husband, father and son-in-law."He was preceded in death one son, Jordon Edison Thornsbury.
"Survivors in addition to his parents, Harold Edison and Mary Magaline Hagerman Thornsbury of Grundy, VA; wife, Cheryl Justus Thornsbury of Abingdon, VA; son, McKenzie Lee Thornsbury of Abingdon, VA; sisters, Nora Jane Smith and husband Joe of Grundy, VA, Kimberly Ann Thornsbury Bailey of, NC; brothers Paul Richard Thornsbury and wife Sharon, Aaron Edison Thornsbury and wife Donna of Grundy, VA, Ricky Lee Thornsbury and special friend Monica Campbell of Hazard, KY; loving mother-in-law, Sally Justus of Grundy, VA.
"He is also survived by a special Aunt, Shirley Terry of Standard, Ill and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral Services for Christopher Ronald Thornsbury will be conducted at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel, Keen Mountain, VA, Friday, July 6, 2012 at 12:00 noon, with Evangelists Ronnie Musick, Richard Williams, Hobert Kennedy and Paul Viers officiating. Burial will follow in the Lee Davis Cemetery on Davis Ridge in Grundy, VA.
"Active Pallbearers will be his son, McKenzie Lee Thornsbury, brothers Ricky Lee Thornsbury, Paul Richard Thornsbury and Aaron Edison Thornsbury, Larry Shelton, Matthew Briddick, Richard Williams and Eddie Thompson.
"The Family will receive friends, Thursday, July 5, 2012 after 6:00 p.m. at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel, at Keen Mountain, VA with evening services at 7:00 p.m.
"Online condolences may be viewed at www.shortridgeramey.com."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 12 Jan 2021.
" Cheryl Denise Justus Thornsbury
Birth 3 May 1966
Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 10 Jan 2021 (aged 54)
Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Burial Greenhills Memory Gardens
Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 220975241"Additional Information Posted:
"Abingdon, Va. – Cheryl Denise Justus Thornsbury, age 54, of Abingdon, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1966, to Elza Justus and Sarah (Sally) Lester Justus, in Grundy, Virginia."Cheryl will always be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, and friend. She was always positive and encouraging, even on her worst days.
"Cheryl was preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend, Christopher Ronald Thornsbury; son, Jordan Edison Thornsbury; maternal grandparents, James and Betty Lester; paternal grandparents, Ayers and Bertha Justus; and special cousin, Michelle Thompson Edwards.
"She is survived by her son, Justin McKenzie Thornsbury (Sandra) of Abingdon; sister, Enisha Everett of Jacksonville, North Carolina; her companion, Neeko, her white Siberian Husky; special aunt, Mary Thompson (Blane); special uncles, Ted Lester (Rhonda), and Billy Paul Justus (Bertha); special Aunt Judy and Uncle Jimmy Lester; cousins, Melanie Russell, Kari Lester Cline, Ryan Lester, Shannon Lester, Madeline Edwards, and Mason Edwards. Cheryl also leaves behind other special people in her life: the Thornsbury family; her church family; and everyone who touched her life, and all the lives she touched.
"A Cryptside service will be held Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 2:00 PM, at Greenhills Memory Gardens, with Preacher Mike Rife officiating. Caleb Yarber, Ryan Lester, Russell Thornsbury, Joe Smith, Joey Smith, and Joseph Petro will serve as pallbearers. Blane Thompson, Cliff Everett, and Shannon Lester will serve as honorary pallbearers. In accordance with Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing practices will be implemented, and face masks will be required for attendance.
"A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
"In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (https://stjude.org/donate), the Humane Society (https://www.humanesociety.org/site/donation), or Abingdon Ecumenical Faith in Action (https://www.abingdonfaithinaction.com/).
"Those wishing to express sympathy online or send “Hugs from Home” may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The family of Cheryl Denise Justus Thornsbury is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, Va. 24210 (276-623-2700)."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 19 May 2014.
" Swanson Beavers
Birth 9 Jan 1938
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 May 2014 (aged 76)
Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 130040682"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Arthur Claude "Bus" Beavers and Mary Esther HAGERMAN Beavers"Husband of Norma Sue KING
"Father of Kim, Pam and Lisa
"Brother to Kate, Rufus, Newt, Hobart, Maxine and Walter.
"Swanson Beavers, 76, of Tazwell, Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, May 19, 2014, with his family at his bedside."He was born January 9, 1938, in Jolo, West Virginia, son of the late Arthur "Bus" Beavers and Mary Hagerman Beavers, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Hobart Beavers;and a sister, Kate Smith.
"Swanson was a member of Laurel Fork Baptist Church, where he served as choir director and treasurer and had currently served as a deacon. He was a retired Post Master of Rocky Gap and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He loved playing the guitar, singing and riding horses.
"He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife, Sue; three daughters, Kim and Junior Stowers, Pam and Greg Havens, of Bland, and Lisa and Shawn Stewart of Nashville, Tenn.; three brothers, Walter and Paddy Beavers of Wytheville, Newt and Jean Beavers of Jewel Ridge, and Rufus Beavers of High Point; one sister, Maxine and Ray Robinson of Lynchburg; grandchildren, James Stowers, Joseph and Krista Stowers, Colton Havens, Rheann Havens, Taylor Stewart-Beavers, and Lainey Stewart, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014, at the Laurel Fork Baptist Church where the Reverend Robert Walker and the Reverend Joe Ladden officiated. Graveside services were held Thursday 3 p. m. at the Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Va. Tazewell VFW Post #7136 conducted graveside military rites. The family received friends Wednesday, May 21, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the church. In lieu flowers, donations may be made to Laurel Fork Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 289, Rocky Gap, VA 24366.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.highlandfuneralservice.com Highland Bland Funeral Chapel, Bland, Va. is serving the Beavers family.
"Bland County Messenger, The (Marion, VA) - Wednesday, May 28, 2014"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sue Lapp; 14 Jul 2023.
" Charlie Richard Hagerman
Birth 24 Aug 1923
Death 28 Jun 1986 (aged 62)
Burial Greenhills Memory Gardens
Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Plot Garden #4 (Gethsemane) Lot 14 Section C1
Memorial ID 256654948"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sue Lapp; 25 Jun 2014.
" Nettie Vernice Keen Hagerman
Birth 3 Apr 1925
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 13 Nov 2008 (aged 83)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial Greenhills Memory Gardens
Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 131894313"
1. WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 367; WV Archives Website.
Jessie Fields; age 32; born in VA; Colored; single; living at Algoma, WV; married on 24 Jul 1944 at
Elkridge, WV; Margaret Hairston; age 21; born in gary, WV; single; Colored; living at Elkhorn, WV
1. WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 367; WV Archives Website.
Jessie Fields; age 32; born in VA; Colored; single; living at Algoma, WV; married on 24 Jul 1944 at
Elkridge, WV; Margaret Hairston; age 21; born in gary, WV; single; Colored; living at Elkhorn, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71 013481; WV Archives Website.
Margaret Fields; age 45; born 26 Nov 1925 in WV; married; wife of Jessie S. Fields; housewife; Negro;
living at PO Box 71, Elkhorn, WV; daughter of John and Emma (Woods) Hairston; died 5 Aug 1971;
due to acute gastroenteritis, cause undetermined; buried 8 Aug 1971 in Oak Grove Cemetery,
Bluewell, WV; informant, Jessie Fields, PO Box 71, Elkhorn, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71 013482; WV Archives Website.
John Roy Lee Finley; age 75; born 7 Jul 1896 in NC; widowed; Negro; coal miner; served in WW I;
living at Wilcoe, WV; son of John and Mary (____) Finley; died 25 Aug 1971 in Welch Emergency
Hospital, Welch, WV; due to heart repiratory failure with bronchpneumonia and lung silicosis; buried
30 Aug 1971 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bkuewell, WV; informant, Samuel finley, Keystone, WV.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 19 Jan 1920; Page 154A: Family #337/445.
Listed as Andy Hall; age 44; born in VA; married; no occupation; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 266B, Family #488.
Listed as Minton? Lester, age 8, born in Jun 1891 in WV, in household of mother, Julia Lester.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 19 Jan 1920; Page 154A: Family #337/445.
Listed as Mintie Hall; age 29; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Andrew Hall.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 19 Jan 1920; Page 154A: Family #337/445.
Listed as Cythie Hall; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, Andrew Hall.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 19 Jan 1920; Page 154A: Family #337/445.
Listed as Annie Hall; age 76; born in VA; widow; in household of son, Andrew Hall.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 19 Jan 1920; Page 154A: Family #337/445.
Listed as Lexus Hall; age 5 yrs 7 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Andrew Hall.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #1247; no date; Ancestry.com Website.
Leck Hall; age 25; born 26 Apr 1915 at Panther, WV; living at Iaeger, WV; employed by the WPA at
Iaeger, WV; name of person who will always know address, Mrs. Dora Hall, wife; Iaeger, WV; 5'10"
tall; 149 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion; small scar on index finger of left hand.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71 013484; WV Archives Website.
Leck Hall; age 58; born 12 Apr 1913 in WV; widowed; coal miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Andy
and MInnie (sic, Mintie) (Lester) Hall; died 21 Aug 1971 in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV;
due to rectal cancer; buried 23 Aug 1971 in Roberts Cemetery, Johnncake, WV.