1. 1930 Census, Patrick Co, VA; Dan River District; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 171A; Family #146/146.
Listed as Hobart Jenkins; age 26; born in VA; married at 26; farm laborer; in household on brother-
in-law, Edward Marshall with wife Dora.
2. Carroll Co, VA; Marriage License #27250; Ancestry.com Website.
Hobart Jenkins; age 37; born in Patrick Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; section boss; living
at Kimball, WV; son of John and Mary J. (Smith) Jenkins; married on 28 Aug 1939 at Hillsville, VA;
Sallie Smith; ae 22; born in Letcher Co, KY; singl;e living at Viper, KY; daughter of David E. and Sarah
E. (Kizer) Smith.
3, McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71 011965; WV Archives Website.
Granville Hobart Jenkins; age 67; born 17 Feb 1904 in VA; married; usband of Sally Smith Jenkins;
retired coal mine foreman; living at Kimball, WV; son of John and Mary (Smith) Jenkins; died 24 Jun
1971 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to acute myocardial infarction; buried 26 Jun 1971 in
Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, WV.
1. 1930 Census, Patrick Co, VA; Dan River District; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 171A; Family #146/146.
Listed as Dora Jenkins; age 24; born in VA; married at 24; in household of brother, Edward Marshall,
with husband, Hobart Jenkins.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Everett Eugene “Gene” Watts 44, of Pineville passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on October 14, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. He was surrounded by family and friends. Gene was ready to join God, and reunite with his loved ones."Born January 16, 1979 in Beckley, WV. He was the son of the late Everett H “Squeak” Watts and Drema Watts of Chapin, SC, formerly of Kopperston.
"In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son Benjamin Aldan Watts, and his companion and care giver Tara Lester.
"Gene graduated from Oceana High School, after graduation he attended West Virginia University, and also served in the United States Army. He was known to have amazing athletic abilities in sports, he was a friend to everyone. He was a caring, and giving person. Gene loved making people happy, he had a loving heart for those in need. He liked telling jokes and being a prankster, he loved sitting with his friends and sharing stories.
"Gene will be missed by many.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"His friend, Pastor Landon Blankenship will officiate his service.
"In our Saviors loving arms he was not afraid."
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Everett Eugene “Gene” Watts 44, of Pineville passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on October 14, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. He was surrounded by family and friends. Gene was ready to join God, and reunite with his loved ones."Born January 16, 1979 in Beckley, WV. He was the son of the late Everett H “Squeak” Watts and Drema Watts of Chapin, SC, formerly of Kopperston.
"In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son Benjamin Aldan Watts, and his companion and care giver Tara Lester.
"Gene graduated from Oceana High School, after graduation he attended West Virginia University, and also served in the United States Army. He was known to have amazing athletic abilities in sports, he was a friend to everyone. He was a caring, and giving person. Gene loved making people happy, he had a loving heart for those in need. He liked telling jokes and being a prankster, he loved sitting with his friends and sharing stories.
"Gene will be missed by many.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"His friend, Pastor Landon Blankenship will officiate his service.
"In our Saviors loving arms he was not afraid."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ladybug; 4 Jan 2018.
" Steve A. Sims
Birth 1867
Virginia, USA
Death 24 Oct 1935 (aged 67–68)
Dickenson County, Virginia, USA
Burial Fleming Large Cemetery on Frank Large Road
Clintwood, Dickenson County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 186393190"Additional Information Posted:
"Steven Simms a Coal Miner. Born in Virginia.
Wife
Rosa Lawrence Simms"Father of :
William Simms
George L Simms
Ella M Simms
Ellen Simms"Steve A Simms
"Death Age: 67
"Birth Date: 8 Jul 1868
'Death .24 Oct 1935
Dickenson, Virginia, USA"Registration Date: 15 Nov 1935
"Father: John Sims
Mother: Nancy Ann Mays"Spouse: Rosie Lawrence Sims
"Certificate Number: 1935026163
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Death Certificate #4275; Ancestry.com Website.
Rosie Lawrence Sims; age 65 yrs, 1 mon, 24 days; born 11 Nov 1871 in Smyth Co, VA; widow of
Steve Sims; daughter of Pete and Susie (Ewens) Lawrence; died 5 Jan 1936 in Sandlick District,
Dickenson Co, VA; due to colon cancer; buried 7 Feb 1936 at Clinchco; informant, C.B. Chaffin,
Clinchco, VA.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ladybug; 4 Jan 2018.
Rosie Lawrence Sims
Birth 11 Nov 1871
Virginia, USA
Death 5 Jan 1936 (aged 64)
Dickenson County, Virginia, USA
Burial Fleming Large Cemetery on Frank Large Road
Clintwood, Dickenson County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 186392719"Additional Information Posted:
"Rosie Lawrence Sims"Death Age: 65
"Birth 11 Nov 1871 Virginia
"Death 5 Jan 1936
Dickenson, Virginia"Registration Date: 7 Feb 1936
"Father: Pete Lawrence
Mother: Susie Ewens"Spouse: Steve Sims
"Certificate Number:1936004275"
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Arthur Monroe Pruitt
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 4 May 1905
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1905006253
Father: James Albert Pruitt
Mother: Josie Annie Smith"
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken 4/5 Feb 1920; Page 227A;
Family #236/238.
Listed as Arthur Pruitt; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, James A. Pruitt.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 046202; Ancestry.com Website.
Arthur Pruitt; age 62; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widowed; one previous marriage; living at Caretta,
WV; son of J.A. and Josie (Smith) Pruitt; married on 7 Dec 1966 in Pocahontas, Tazewell Co, VA;
Dora Nelson; maiden name Simms; age 52; born in Richlands, VA; widow; one previous marriage;
living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Steve and Rosa (Lawrence) Simms.
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Dora Edith Simms
Gender Female
Birth Date 23 Feb 1913
Birth Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number 1913011390
Father S A Simms
Mother Rosa B Simms"
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registery; Vol #__(1932); Page 24; Line 18; WV Archives Web Site.
Jess Nelson; age 29; born in WV; single; living at Valls Creek, WV; married on 4 Jan 1932 at
Princeton, WV; Dora Simms; age 19; born in WV; single; living at Bluefield, WV.
3. 1940 Census McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken 23 Apr 1940; Page 1210B;
Household #38.
Listed as Dora E. Nelson; age 26; born in VA; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Jesse J. Nelson.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Caretta; Shaft Hollow; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2;
Dwelling #290.
Listed as Dora Nelson; age 36; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Jesse J. Nelson.
5. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 046202; Ancestry.com Website.
Arthur Pruitt; age 62; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widowed; one previous marriage; living at Caretta,
WV; son of J.A. and Josie (Smith) Pruitt; married on 7 Dec 1966 in Pocahontas, Tazewell Co, VA;
Dora Nelson; maiden name Simms; age 52; born in Richlands, VA; widow; one previous marriage;
living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Steve and Rosa (Lawrence) Simms.
6. North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Dora Simms Pruitt [Dora Simms Simms]
Gender Female
Race White
Marital Status Widowed
Age 79
Birth Date 28 Feb 1913
Birth Place Virginia, USA
Residence Place Stokes, North Carolina
Death Date 6 May 1992
Death Place Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina
Social Security Number 227059522
Father's Last Name Simms
Source Vendor NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1988-92
Notes Disposition: Burial out of state, Autopsy: No, Attendant: Physician, Hospital Status: General Hospital"
7. "Winston-Salem Journal"; Winston-Salem, NC; Thursday, 7 Thursday 1992; Page 34;
Newspapers.com Website.
"Pruitt
"King-- Mrs. Dora Sims Nelson Pruitt, 79, of 209 Redwood Bend, King died Wednesday morning,
May 6, 1992 in Forsyth Memorial Hospital after two years of decloning health. Mrs. Pruitt was born
in Tazewell County, Va., the daughter of Steven and Rosa P. (sic, D) Sims. She was formaly of
McDowell Co, W.Va. and had been a resident of King for the past eight years. Mrs. Pruitt was of the
Baptist faith. She is survived by a companion, Raymond Dunford of the home; a daughter and
son-in-law, Vergie N. and Jerry Warf of Winston-Salem; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jessie and
Ruby Nelson of Bluefield, W.Va.; Calvin D, and Doris Nelson of Kin; nine grandchildren and eight
great gandchildren. Mrs. Pruitt was preceded in death by her first husband, Jess Nelson, in 1965
and second husband, Arthur Pruitt, in 1981.Services will be at Hayworth-Miller Rural Hall Chapel
7:30 p.m. Thursday. The family will receive friends following the service. Service and burial will be
conducted 2 p.m. Friday at Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Bluefield, Va. by Rev. Bill
Johnson. Memorials may be made to Pinnacle Baptist Church, c/o Mike Towe, PO Box 126,
Pinnacle, NC 27943."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1940); Page 354; WV Archives Website.
Arnett Edwards; born 4 Oct 1913 in SC; single; living at Coalwood, WV; son of Edgar and Mary;
married on 5 Oct 1940 at Welch, WV; Della Holland; born 27 Mar 1921 in WV; single; living at Bottom
Creek, WV; daughter of Tom and Nannie.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71011967; WV Archives Website.
Arnett Edwards; age 57; bor in Oct 1913 in SC; married; husband of Della Holland; Negro; retired
miner; SS# 236-16-3136; living at Coalwood, WV; son of Edgar and Mary (Wright) Edwards; died 20
Jul 1971 in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to myocardial failure following an acute
myocardial infarction; buried 21 Jul 1971 in Restlawn Memorial Estate, Littlesburg Rd, Bluefield, WV;
informant, Mrs. Della ?????.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1940); Page 354; WV Archives Website.
Arnett Edwards; born 4 Oct 1913 in SC; single; living at Coalwood, WV; son of Edgar and Mary;
married on 5 Oct 1940 at Welch, WV; Della Holland; born 27 Mar 1921 in WV; single; living at Bottom
Creek, WV; daughter of Tom and Nannie.