1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William Henry Dawson Sr" article, page 138,
submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
William Henry Dawson; born on 14 Jan 1874; died on 8 May 1954; buried in Evans Cemetery,
Bradshaw, WV; married Martha Ann Frances Beavers; 5 children: Mary Belle, Elizabeth Jo, William
Henry Jr, Ann and Robert Edward.
2. Ibid, "William H. Dawson, Jr", article, age 138.
Married Claudine Jones; children: William Thomas, Frances Mae, Mary Ruth, and Linda Carol
Dawson.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #39.
Listed as William T. Dawson; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Dawson, Jr.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 30 Jul 2018.
"William Thomas “Tom” Dawson
Birth 29 Nov 1947
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 Oct 1994 (aged 46)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191805819"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of William Henry Dawson Jr. (1922-1991) and Claudine Jones-Dawson (1924-1979)."Brother of Frances Mae Dawson-Ward (B. 1949), Mary Ruth Dawson-Smith (B. 1950), and Linda Carol Dawson.
"SSG, US Army, Vietnam veteran
"Inscription SSG, US Army, Vietnam"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Larry and Nita Smith; 30 May 2017.
"Claudia Ann King Arbogast
Birth 14 Dec 1944
Death 10 Feb 2017 (aged 72)
Burial Sherwood Burial Park
Salem, Salem City, Virginia, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 37.292155, Longitude: -80.039495
Memorial ID 179857000"
1. Ohio, U.S., Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Paul Dempsey
Age 20
Birth Year abt 1962
Residence County Cuyahoga
Spouse's Name Audrey M Kwiatkowski
Spouse's Age 19
Spouse's Birth Year abt 1963
Cuyahoga
Marriage Date 28 Jun 1982
Marriage License County Cuyahoga
Certificate Number 35417
Volume Number 11203"
2. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Paul Dempsey
Birth Year 1961
Times Married 1
Residence Out of State
Spouse's Name Audrey Dempsey
Spouse's Birth Year 1963
1
Spouse's Residence Cleveland, Cuyahoga
Marriage Duration (Years) 18
Number of Minor Children 3
To Whom Decree Granted Wife
Cuyahoga
Decree Date 23 Mar 2001
Certificate Number 6783
Volume Number 8975"
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Paul Michael Dempsey
Birth Date Jun 1961
Residence Date 2004-2005
Address Po Box 70
Residence Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24817
Second Residence Date 2005-2013
Second Address 3687 Edgebrooke Dr Apt 310
Second Residence Brunswick, Ohio, USA
Second Postal Code 44212
Third Residence Date 2005-2009
Third Address 10412 Marshall Hwy
Third Residence Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24873
Fourth Residence Date 1991-2008
Fourth Address 3673 E 54th St
Fourth Residence Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Fourth Postal Code 44105
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 12 Nov 2015; maintained by Stoogette.
"Paul Dempsey
Birth 29 Jun 1961
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Death 10 Nov 2015 (aged 54)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 154921919 "Additional Information Posted:
"Paul Dempsey, 54 years of age of Bradshaw, WV, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Born June 29, 1961 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of Ray Dempsey of Paynesville, WV, and the late Brenda Jean Falin Dempsey."Paul was a heavy equipment operator, an avid NASCAR fan and was of the Pentecostal faith. A loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
"Survivors including his father Ray Dempsey of Paynesville, WV, include his daughters Rachel Kosma and husband Nicolas, Amber Dempsey, and Cheyenne Dempsey all of OH; son Paul Michael Dempsey and wife Misty of OH; sister Virginia Blevins of Bradshaw, WV; brother Jimmie Dempsey of OH.
"He is also survived by his grandchildren Nykko Kosma, Noah Kosma, Audrey Kosma, Nicolas Kosma, Jr., Nathan Kosma, Stevie Robertson, Paul Michael Dempsey, Jr., Brayden Dempsey, Isabella Dempsey and Oliver Dempsey; several friends including a special friend Mary Baker of Bradshaw, WV.
"Funeral service for Paul Dempsey will conducted at the Open Arms Ministries Church of Bradshaw, WV, Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 12:00 noon with Pastor Junior McClanahan officiating. Burial will follow in the Tom Sparks Cemetery, Paynesville, WV.
"Active pallbearers will be his family and friends.
"The family will receive friends at the Open Arms Ministries Church, Saturday, November 14, 2015 after 6:00 p.m. with evening service to be held at 7:00 p.m.
"Online condolences may be sent to www.shortridgeramey.com.
"The family of Paul Dempsey have entrusted the care of their loved one to Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home of Grundy, VA."
1. Ohio, U.S., Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Paul Dempsey
Age 20
Birth Year abt 1962
Residence County Cuyahoga
Spouse's Name Audrey M Kwiatkowski
Spouse's Age 19
Spouse's Birth Year abt 1963
Cuyahoga
Marriage Date 28 Jun 1982
Marriage License County Cuyahoga
Certificate Number 35417
Volume Number 11203"
2. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Paul Dempsey
Birth Year 1961
Times Married 1
Residence Out of State
Spouse's Name Audrey Dempsey
Spouse's Birth Year 1963
1
Spouse's Residence Cleveland, Cuyahoga
Marriage Duration (Years) 18
Number of Minor Children 3
To Whom Decree Granted Wife
Cuyahoga
Decree Date 23 Mar 2001
Certificate Number 6783
Volume Number 8975"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy; E.D. 24-36; taken on 3 May
1940; Page 742B; Image 46 of 48; Household #377.
Listed as Earl Rector; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William L. Rector.
2. Danville, VA Marriage License #22051; Ancestry.com Website.
Earl Moody Rector; age 21; born in St. Charles, VA; single; no previous marriage; Educational
Director; living at 110 Layton St, Dunn, NC; son of William Letcher and Dorsey Irene (Davis) Rector;
married on 3 Aug 1956 in Danville, VA; Betty Jane Gravett; age 20; born in Danville, VA; single; no
previous marriage; no occupation; living at 2181 North Main St, Danville, VA; daughter of Johnnie
Andrew and Annie (Elliott) Gravett, Sr.
3. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Earl M Rector Sr
Gender Male
Race White
Divorce Date 8 Jun 1978
Divorce Place Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Spouse Betty Jane Rector
Certificate Number 1978009892
Number of Children 0"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Earl Moody Rector Sr [Sr] [Earl Moody Rector] [Earl Rector]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 13 Sep 1934
Birth Place St Charles, Virginia
Death Date 31 Oct 1990
Father William L Rector
Mother Dossie I Davis
SSN 232528047
Notes Jan 1951: Name listed as EARL MOODY RECTOR;
22 Jan 1987: Name listed as EARL MOODY RECTOR SR;
03 Jun 1993: Name listed as EARL M RECTOR"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Trey Thompson; 23 Nov 2015.
"Earl M Rector
Birth 1934
Death 1990 (aged 55–56)
Burial Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Memorial ID 155312510"
1. Danville, VA Marriage License #22051; Ancestry.com Website.
Earl Moody Rector; age 21; born in St. Charles, VA; single; no previous marriage; Educational
Director; living at 110 Layton St, Dunn, NC; son of William Letcher and Dorsey Irene (Davis) Rector;
married on 3 Aug 1956 in Danville, VA; Betty Jane Gravett; age 20; born in Danville, VA; single; no
previous marriage; no occupation; living at 2181 North Main St, Danville, VA; daughter of Johnnie
Andrew and Annie (Elliott) Gravett, Sr.
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Earl M Rector Sr
Gender Male
Race White
Divorce Date 8 Jun 1978
Divorce Place Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Spouse Betty Jane Rector
Certificate Number 1978009892
Number of Children 0"
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #1451; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
Sam Druggist; age 21; born 14 Oct 1919 in Gary, WV; living at Bartley, WV; employed by Pond Creek
Pocahontas Co, Bartley, WV; name of person who will always know address, Mrs. Mabel Druggist,
wife, Bartley, WV; 5' 11 " tall; 140 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bartley; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Sammy Druggist; age 30; born in WV; married; motor operator in coal mine; head of
household.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 13 Jul 2018,
"Sam Druggish Sr.
Birth 1919
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Jul 2002 (aged 82–83)
Panama City, Bay County, Florida, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191340587"Additional Information Posted:
"Samuel Druggish Sr., 82, of Panama City, FL, formerly of Ashtabula, OH, died Wednesday, July 10, 2002. Mr. Druggish enjoyed fishing, was a retired coal miner, and was a member of the United Mineworkers of America."He was born in Princeton, WV in 1919 to the late Steve Druggish (1886-1964) and Milka Druggish (1884-1931). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel G. Rowe-Druggish (1924-1980); a daughter, Shelby Jean Druggish (1939-1939); a son, Nickie Gene Druggish (1949-1967); and two brothers, Millie "Mike" Druggish (1921-2001), and Nick Druggish (1925-1971).
"He is survived by two sons, Sam Druggish Jr. of Navarre, FL, and Earnest Lee Druggish (1944-2005) of Madison, OH; two daughters, Martha Druggish-Leonard-Grimm of Panama City, FL, and Judith "Judy" Druggish-Welch of Bartley, WV; one sister, Sophia "Sophie" Druggish-Bramer (1916-2002) of Perry, OH; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
"Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, July 13, 2002, at 3:00 p.m. at the Southerland Family Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Don Hodges officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice. "
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bartley; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Mabel G. Druggist; age 27; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Sam Druggist,
Sr.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Mabel Rowe Druggish [Mabel Druggish] [Mabel Rowe Rowe]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 6 Apr 1924
Birth Place Blackey Buch, Virginia
Death Date Jun 1980
Father Wetzel Rowe
Mother Martha Ratliff
SSN 236605995
Notes Mar 1956: Name listed as MABEL ROWE DRUGGISH;
05 Jan 1988: Name listed as MABEL DRUGGISH
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 13 Jul 2018,
"Mabel G. Rowe Druggish
Birth Jun 1924
Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 18 Jun 1980 (aged 55–56)
Madison, Lake County, Ohio, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191340568"Additional Information Posted:
"Mabel G. Druggish, 56, of Madison, OH, formerly of Bartley, died in Ohio on Wednesday after a short illness."Born at Blackie, VA, she was the daugher of the late Wetzel Rowe (Deceased) and Martha Ratliff-Rowe (Deceased). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Shelby Jean Druggish (1939-1939); and a son, Nickie Gene Druggish (1949-1967).
"Survivors include her husband, Sam Druggish Sr. (1919-2002); two sons, Earnest Lee Druggish (1944-2005) of Madison and Sam Druggish Jr. of Forestville, MD; two daughters, Judith Druggish-Welsh & husband Carl Welsh of Bartley and Martha Druggish-Leonard-Grimm & husband William Leonard of Madison; one brother, Clyde Rowe of High Point, NC; one sister, Mary Rowe-Collins of Wagner NC; and eight grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at noon at Trinity Assembly Church at English with Rev. John Kibbey officiating. Burial will follow in Tom Sparks Cemetery on Bradshaw Mountain.
"SOURCE: Bluefield Daily Telegraph; Bluefield, WV; June 28, 1980; Page 2."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7911; WV Archives Website.
Shelby Jean Druggist; born and died 3 Jun 1939 at Bartley; parents; Samuel, born in Gary, WV, and
Mabel (Honaker), born in Grundy, VA, Druggist; due to hydra-cephalus; buried 3 Jun 1939 at Bartley,
WV; informant, Samuel Druggist, Bartley, WV.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bartley; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Sammy Druggist, Jr; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Sam Druggist, Sr.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bartley; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Earnest L. Druggist; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Sam Druggist, Sr.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bartley; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Nickey J. Druggist; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Sam Druggist, Sr.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '67 006976; WV Archives Website.
Nickie Gene Druggish; age 21; born 21 Jul 1945 in WV; never married; construction worker;
SS# 233-70-8970; living at Bartley, WV; son of Sam and Mabel (Rowe) Druggish; died 16 Apr 1963;
near Bradshaw, WV; due to accidental drowning; car went off the roadway and plunged into the river;
buried 18 Apr 1967 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Sam Druggish, Bartley,
WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jan 2015.
Nickie Gene Druggish; born 21 Jul 1945; died 16 Jul 1967; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA SP4 INFANTRY".
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ray Welch, Miner"; Article; Page
261; submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Welch, Box 75, Mavisdale, VA 24627.
2. Russell Co, VA: Marriage License #20171; Ancestry.com Website.
Carl Welch; age 26; born and living in Bartley, WV; single; miner; son of Ray and Frances (Whitt)
Welch; married on 15 Jul 1961 at lebanon, VA; Judith Druggist; age 21; born and living in Bartley,
WV; single; daughter of Sammy and Mabel (Rowe) Druggist.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bartley; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Judith A. Druggist; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Sam Druggist, Sr.
2. Russell Co, VA: Marriage License #20171; Ancestry.com Website.
Carl Welch; age 26; born and living in Bartley, WV; single; miner; son of Ray and Frances (Whitt)
Welch; married on 15 Jul 1961 at lebanon, VA; Judith Druggist; age 21; born and living in Bartley,
WV; single; daughter of Sammy and Mabel (Rowe) Druggist.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Judith Arlene Welch, 83, of Bartley, WV, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 in Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV."Judith was born June 12, 1941 in Bartley, WV, a daughter of Samuel and Mabel Rowe Druggish.
"In addition to her parents Judith was preceded in death by her husband Carl Welch, Sr; and three brothers, Sammy Durggish Jr. Ernest Lee Druggish and Nickie Gene Druggish.
"Survivors include two sons, Carl Welch, Jr. of Bartley and Bobby Lee Welch of Concord, NC; three Grandchildren, drew Welch, Benjamin Patrick Welch and Carly Welch; one great granddaughter, Athena Amy Welch and one sister, Martha Grim of Panama City, FL.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased her body has been cremated and there will be no services at this time.
"A memorial service is being planned for a later date.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bartley; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Martha A. Druggist; born in Jun 1949 in WV; in household of father, Sam Druggist, Sr.