1, Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, Bluewell, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kevin Lee Bishop, 44, of Kimball, WV, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home. Born June 22, 1978 in Welch, WV, he was the son of Kathy Bishop. Kevin was preceded in death by a step-father, France Workman; and grandmother, Mary Ellen Bishop."Those left to cherish Kevin’s memory are his mother, Kathy Bishop of the home; son, Dakota Bishop of the home; sisters, Heather Bishop and fiancé, Larry Helms, Jr. of Kimball, WV, and Melissa Bishop of the home; step-dad, Jackie Mullins of Gary, WV; uncles, Michael Bishop, Jack Bishop, and Ray Mitchem; aunts, Christine Denton, and Phyllis Mitchem; nephews, Landon Helms, Kaden Helms, and Malaki Bishop; niece, Mariah McPeak; like a brother, Michael Price of Kimball; and best friend, Jada Smith of Kimball; a special friend, Deborah Bushnell; and many more extended family and friends also survive.
"Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM, Friday, February 24, 2023 at the Living Hope Baptist Church, 1049 Riverside Drive, Welch, WV 24801 with Rev. Mike Blake officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at the Rock House Cemetery where friends and family will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Bishop family"
2, FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brenda W.S.; 30 Apr 2024.
"Kevin Lee Bishop
Birth 22 Jun 1978
Death 20 Feb 2023 (aged 44)
Burial Rock House Cemetery
Carswell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 269900522"
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #95-015969; Ancestry.com Website.
Jimmy Jason McCoy; age 20; born 5 Nov 1974 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 11th grade education;
living at PO Box 564, Bluefield, VA; son of Allen Jerry and Frances Ann (Merritt) McCoy; married
on 28 Apr 1995 in Tazewell, VA; Rosie Mae Bishop; age 33; born 18 Feb 1962 in WV; this is her
1st marriage; 11 grade education; living at PO Box 701, Kimball, WV; daughter of Jack William
and Mary Ellen (Mitchem) Bishop.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #95-015969; Ancestry.com Website.
Jimmy Jason McCoy; age 20; born 5 Nov 1974 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 11th grade education;
living at PO Box 564, Bluefield, VA; son of Allen Jerry and Frances Ann (Merritt) McCoy; married
on 28 Apr 1995 in Tazewell, VA; Rosie Mae Bishop; age 33; born 18 Feb 1962 in WV; this is her
1st marriage; 11 grade education; living at PO Box 701, Kimball, WV; daughter of Jack William
and Mary Ellen (Mitchem) Bishop.
2. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Rosie May Kimball
Gender Female
Death Age 52
Birth Date 18 Feb 1962
Birth Place Welch, WV
Residence Place McDowell County
Death Date 15 Oct 2014
Obituary Date 19 Oct 2014
Mother Mary Ellen Mitchem Bishop
Child
Timothy Eldridge
Jeffery Bishop
Siblings
Johnny Bishop
Jackie Bishop
Jack Bishop
Michael Bishop
Shirley Mitchem
Kathy Bishop
Debbie Bishop
Phyllis Mitchem
Christine Denton
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Janice Henry; 18 Mar 2021.
"Willie Henry Phillips
Birth 29 Jun 1912
Death 22 Feb 1985 (aged 72)
Burial Glencoe Cemetery
Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 224630203"
1. 1920 Census, Wise Co, WV; Richmond District; Big Stone Gap; taken on 5 Jan 1920; Page
136B; Image 8 of 64; Family #13/13.
Listed as Ruby Bishop; age 1 yr, 1 mon; born in VA; in household of father, Monroe Bishop.
2. 1930 Census, Wise Co, VA; Gladeville District; Dunbar; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 53B; Iamge 12
of 74; Family #100/100.
Listed as Ruby Bishop; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, Monroe Bishop.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Helen Darlene Hobbs Maggard; 28 Jun 2022.
"Ruby Estella Bishop Phillips
Birth 26 Sep 1918
Virginia, USA
Death 26 May 2009 (aged 90)
Wise County, Virginia, USA
Burial Glencoe Cemetery
Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia, USA
Plot Block 63 Lot 46 Space 2
Memorial ID 241082152"Additional Information Posted:
"Father: Monroe Bishop
Mother: Rachel Harris
Spouse: Willie Henry Phillips" .
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 125; WV Archives Web Site.
Lue Vernon Bennett, Jr; age 21; born in Runa, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 29
Sep1955 at Roderfield, WV; Louise Virginia Bishop; age 18; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living in
Roderfield, WV; with consent of Rosa Bishop, mother of Louise Virginia Bishop; father Fred Bishop is
imate in Weston State Hospital, mentally incompetent.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Family Ties That Bind; 30 Aug 2022.
"Louise Bishop Hall
Birth 3 Sep 1937
Death 30 Aug 2022 (aged 84)
Burial Floral Hills Garden of Memories Cemetery
Sissonville, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 243106604"Additional Information Posted:
"Louise Bennett Hall, 84 of Sissonville formerly of Marmet died August 30, 2022 at home."She was a Homemaker and former owner and operator of Bennett's Amoco Service Station, Marmet.
"She was preceded in death by Husbands: Lue Vernon Bennett and James Hall, Parents: Fred and Rosie Radford Bishop and Sister: Gertrude Robinson.
"Surviving Are: Daughters: Mary Burgess of Marmet, Debra (Jason) Edelman of London, Son: Howard (Charlotte) Bennett of Sissonville, Sisters: Ethel Hall, Juanita Potter and Mary (Raymond) Stillwell all of Princeton, Brothers: Everette (Nora) Bishop of Princeton, Eugene (Linda) Bishop of Pineville, Arthur Bishop of Twin Branch, 8 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren.
"Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday September 1, 2022 at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet with Rev. Tom Burnside officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Gardens of Memories, Sissonville. Friends may call 30 minutes prior to the service at the Funeral Home."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 11; WV Archives Web Site.
Bobby Gene Ratliff; age 20; born 23 Oct 1943 in Oceana, WV; single; living at Premier, WV;
son of Kennard Oris and Stella Mae (Workman) Ratliff; married on 26 Jan 1964 at Wilcoe,
WV; Gertrude Bishop; age 18; born 25 Apr 1945 at Mohegan, WVl single; living at Twin Branch,
WV; daughter of Fred and Rosa Bell (Radford) Bishop; with consent of Kennard O. and Stella
Ratliff, parents of Bobby Gene Ratliff, and Mrs. Rosie Bishop, father as inmate in Weston State
Hospital, mother of Gertrude Bishop.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Gertrude Ratliff
Residence Date 01 Jun 1996
Residence Place Premier, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 25 Apr 1945
Address Premier, West Virginia 24878
Record Number 557289517"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry,com Web Site.
"Name: Gertrude Bishop
[Gertrude Ratliff]
[Gertrude Robinson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Apr 1945
Birth Place: Mohegan Mcdo, West Virginia
[Moheean Mcdo??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 21 Jun 2005
SSN: 234727910
Death Certificate Number: PREVIOUSLY INPUT
Notes: Apr 1963: Name listed as GERTRUDE BISHOP;
13 Jan 1975: Name listed as GERTRUDE RATLIFF;
17 Nov 1993: Name listed as GERTRUDE ROBINSON"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com
"Name: Gertrude Robinson
BORN: 25 Apr 1945
Died: 21 Jun 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1962)"
5. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gertrude Robinson
Maiden Name: Bishop
Birth Date: 25 Apr 1945
Death Date: 21 Jun 2005
Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
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