1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Woodrow Shelton
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 7 Sep 1923
Birth Place: Newport, Tennessee, USA
Residence Place: Warrior, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Warrior, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: N R P C C And Co
Weight: 160
Complexion: Sallow
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 6 2
Next of Kin: Frank Munsey
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Woodrow Shelton Self (Head)"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 183; WV Archives Web Site.
Woodrow Shelton; age 19; born in TN; single; living at Lex, WV; married on 21 Nov 1942 at Lex, WV;
Tilda Jane Roberts; age 18; born at Panther, WV; single; living at Lex, WV; wth consent of Oma Rash,
mother of Tilda Jane Roberts.
3. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Saturday, 19 Jan 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"YUKON - Reverend Woodrow Shelton, 84, of Yukon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, from his residence, January 17, 2008 with his family by his side, after fighting a brief illness."Mr. Shelton was born September 7, 1923 in Cocke County, Tenn., a son of the late Monroe and Lillian Alexdriana Shelton. He was a retired coal miner and had been a minister of the word of God for 54 years. Also, he was the last surviving member of his original family.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Tilda Shelton; second wife, Opal Shelton; two daughters, Linda Gaye Shelton and Karen Alberta Atwell; a grandson, Carlos Muncy; a stepson, Richard Atwell; a brother, Ivan Shelton; and four sisters, Geneva Shelton, Ruby Hicks, Betty Loomus and Edith Shelton.
"Survivors include his wife, Rosetta Shelton of the home; seven daughters, Marie Hutchinson and husband Bill of English, Kathy Matney and companion John Charles of Tazewell, Va., Sylvia Sue Muncy and companion Ken Stower of Claremont, N.C., Faye Rose and husband Allen of Hickory, Shelia Melton and husband J.W. of Tazewell, Va., Brenda Shelton and companion Eric Thronsburg of War, Yolanda Spencer and husband Steven of North Carolina; five sons, James Fred Shelton of War, Roger Dale Shelton and wife Angela of Squire, Charlie Shelton and wife Charlotte of War, Woodrow Shelton Jr. and companion Donna Saunders of War, and Jaye Shelton and wife Tammy of Hickory, N.C.; granddaughter, Tammy Campbell whom he raised of Tazewell, Va.; five stepsons, Dillard Atwell and wife Barbara, Charles Atwell and wife Connie all of Bradshaw, David Atwell of Statesville, N.C., John Atwell and wife Geneva of Union, Joseph Atwell and wife Brenda of Iaeger, and four stepdaughters, Eunice Edgell and Jane Deskins of Bradshaw, Loretta Payne and husband Odell of Coeburn, Va., Kathryn Fultz and husband Randy of Statesville, N.C.; a son-in-law, Ora Atwell of Berwind; several nieces and nephews; 32 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, and 130 step grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 21, 2008 at 11 o'clock with the Reverend Freddie Dobbs and the Reverend James Chatman officiating at the Church of the Living God at Three Forks near Jolo. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park at Bluewell. ,,,:
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 163B; 89/89.
Listed as Rosetta Blair; age 8; born in VA; in household of grandparents, George W. and Sylvia Blair.
2. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Register; Book #____(1941); Page 486; WV Archives Web Site.
Herbert Atwell; age 34; born in VA; single; living at Avondale, WV; marriage license issued on 20
Dec 1941; no record of minister's return; Rosetta Blair; age 19; born in VA; living Avondale, WV;
widow.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV: Posted Obit.
"Rosetta Atwell Shelton, 93, of Yukon, WV, passed away early Monday, May 11, 2015, at her residence following a long illness."Rosetta was born April 6, 1922 in Grundy, VA, a daughter of the late John Henry and Elizabeth Catherine Stiltner Blair. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lex Community Church, Lex, WV. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and gardening. She also loved people and enjoyed socializing.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Miles Herbert Atwell; her second husband, Reverend Woodrow Shelton; three sons, two which were infants and Richard Miles Atwell; one granddaughter, Rosie Marie Payne and an infant granddaughter, Elizabeth Katheryn Atwell; three sisters, three brothers, three daughters-in-law, Nina, Janice, and Connie Atwell.
"Survivors include four daughters, Eunice Faye Edgell of Beartown, WV, Sylvia Jane Deskins of Lex, WV, Loretta Payne and husband Odell of Coeburn, VA, Emily Kathryn Fultz of Statesville, NC; five sons, Reverend Dillard Ray Atwell and wife Barbara Sue of Lex, WV, Charles Elliott Atwell of Lex, WV, David Lee Atwell of Statesville, NC, John Henry Atwell and wife Geneva of Union, WV, and Joseph Blair Atwell and wife Brenda of Harmony, NC; one brother, Willard Blair and wife Carleen of Baltimore, MD; a sister, Mary Magalene Muncy of Peterstown, WV; 35 grandchildren, 76 great grandchildren, 53 great great grandchilden; and a special great grandson, Joshua Jerimiah "J.J." Deskins of Yukon, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 15, 2015, at 12 noon with Reverend Hubert Sweeney and Reverend Dillard Atwell, officiating at the Community Church of the Living God at Three Forks near Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV...."
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Lee District; Sprigg; taken on 14 Apr 1930; page 19B; Image
37 of 45; Family #354/377.
Listed as Scott L. Christian; age 2 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Samuel Christian.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 453; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Scotty Christian; age 24; born at McCarr, KY; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 10 Sep 1951 at
Roderfield, WV; Eleanor Sinett; age 21; born at Loretta; single; living at Mohawk, WV.
3. Ohio Death Records, 1840-2001; LDS Web Site.
Scott Christian; born 1 Jan 1927 ; married; occupation, construction; living at 783 Rhinehart St,
Columbus, OH; son of Samuel and Jane (Jones) Christian; died 24 Jun 1967 in Delaware Co,
OH; buried 4 Jul 1967 at Roderfield, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by;
B. Walls; 9 Mar 2014.
Scotty Christian; born 1 Jan 1927; died 24 Jun 1967; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
mother Nancy Jane Jone Christian Mitchell; "A TENDER MOTHER AND A FAITHFUL BROTHER";
grave marker photo also shown; "PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 453; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Scotty Christian; age 24; born at McCarr, KY; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 10 Sep 1951 at
Roderfield, WV; Eleanor Sinett; age 21; born at Loretta; single; living at Mohawk, WV.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #17722; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Larry Williams; age 22; born and living in Gary, WV; single; son of Harry and Juanita (Hawks)
Williams; married on 24 Jun 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Willetta Daune Gore; age 21; born in Mohegan,
WV; single; living at Capels, WV; daughter of unknown father and Gladys Alberty.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 307; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Gene Burnoski; age 20; born 11 Dec 1948 in Roseville, MI; single; living at Box 297, Welch,
WV; son od James C. and Esther Juanita (Jone) Burnoski; married on 3 Mar 1969 in Welch, WV;
Willetta Daune Gore Williams; age 25; born 31 Jan 1944 in Mohegan, WV; divorced; living at Box 47,
Capels, WV; daughter of Fred Lee and Gladys (Alberty) Gore.
3. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Willetta D Christian
Also Known As: Willetta D McCartney
Residence Date: 01 May 2000-01 Feb 2004
Residence Place: Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1944
Phone Number:
Phone Number Recorded Date: 01 Feb 2004
Address: 45 Riverside Dr Apt 609
Address Continued: Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date: 01 May 2000-01 Feb 2004
2nd Address: 161 PO Box
2nd Address Continued: Premier, West Virginia 24878
2nd Address Date: 01 Oct 1996-13 Jul 2001
3rd Address: 74 PO Box
3rd Address Continued: Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date: 01 Jan 1993-01 May 2004..."
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willetta Daune Williams
[Willetta Daune Burnoski]
[Willetta Christian]
[Willetta McCartney]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1944
Birth Place: Mohegan Mcll, West Virginia
[Mohegan Mcld??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 7 Dec 2007
SSN: 234688392
Notes: Oct 1960: Name listed as WILLETTA DAUNE WILLIAMS;
Jun 1969: Name listed as WILLETTA DAUNE BURNOSKI;
03 May 1976: Name listed as WILLETTA DAUNE CHRISTIAN;
30 Aug 1989: Name listed as WILLETTA DAWN CHRISTIAN;
18 Nov 1994: Name listed as WILLETTA DAWN MCCARTNEY;
19 Dec 2007: Name listed as WILLETTA D MCCARTNEY
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willetta D. McCartney
Social Security Number: 234-68-8392
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1944
Issue Year: 1960
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24801, Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 7 Dec 2007"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDiwell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 7 Apr 2014.
Willetta Dawn Gore Christian; born 31 Jan 1944; died 7 Dec 2007; buried here; headstone photo
shown;
"BELOVED MOTHER".
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #17722; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Larry Williams; age 22; born and living in Gary, WV; single; son of Harry and Juanita (Hawks)
Williams; married on 24 Jun 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Willetta Daune Gore; age 21; born in Mohegan,
WV; single; living at Capels, WV; daughter of unknown father and Gladys Alberty.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 307; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Gene Burnoski; age 20; born 11 Dec 1948 in Roseville, MI; single; living at Box 297, Welch,
WV; son od James C. and Esther Juanita (Jone) Burnoski; married on 3 Mar 1969 in Welch, WV;
Willetta Daune Gore Williams; age 25; born 31 Jan 1944 in Mohegan, WV; divorced; living at Box 47,
Capels, WV; daughter of Fred Lee and Gladys (Alberty) Gore.
3. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Willetta D Christian
Also Known As: Willetta D McCartney
Residence Date: 01 May 2000-01 Feb 2004
Residence Place: Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1944
Phone Number:
Phone Number Recorded Date: 01 Feb 2004
Address: 45 Riverside Dr Apt 609
Address Continued: Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date: 01 May 2000-01 Feb 2004
2nd Address: 161 PO Box
2nd Address Continued: Premier, West Virginia 24878
2nd Address Date: 01 Oct 1996-13 Jul 2001
3rd Address: 74 PO Box
3rd Address Continued: Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date: 01 Jan 1993-01 May 2004..."
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willetta Daune Williams
[Willetta Daune Burnoski]
[Willetta Christian]
[Willetta McCartney]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1944
Birth Place: Mohegan Mcll, West Virginia
[Mohegan Mcld??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 7 Dec 2007
SSN: 234688392
Notes: Oct 1960: Name listed as WILLETTA DAUNE WILLIAMS;
Jun 1969: Name listed as WILLETTA DAUNE BURNOSKI;
03 May 1976: Name listed as WILLETTA DAUNE CHRISTIAN;
30 Aug 1989: Name listed as WILLETTA DAWN CHRISTIAN;
18 Nov 1994: Name listed as WILLETTA DAWN MCCARTNEY;
19 Dec 2007: Name listed as WILLETTA D MCCARTNEY
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willetta D. McCartney
Social Security Number: 234-68-8392
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1944
Issue Year: 1960
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24801, Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 7 Dec 2007"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDiwell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 7 Apr 2014.
Willetta Dawn Gore Christian; born 31 Jan 1944; died 7 Dec 2007; buried here; headstone photo
shown;
"BELOVED MOTHER".
Samuel Edward "Sam" Proffitt Sr
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 26B;
Image 10 of 47; Family #96/101.
Listed as Sam Profit; age 38; born in VA; married; stable boss, Sawyer Poca Coal Co; head of
household.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Collins Ridge Road; taken on 21 Apr 1930;
Page 240A; Image 33 of 33; Family #274/278.
Listed as Sam Profit; age 52; born in VA; married at 18; farmer; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #8877; WV Archives Web Site.
Samuel Profit; age abt 78; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
Sam and Lizzie (Sawyers) Profit; died 20 Jun 1953 at Bradshaw, WV; from a coronary thrombosis due
to arteriosclerosis; buried 22 Jun 1953 in a family cemetery; informant, Mr, Sam C. Profit, son.
(Cemetery is probably in Va, since Grundy Funeral Home, handled the funeral)
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Sam Cleveland Proffitt, Miner";
Article; Page 224; submitted by Mary Alline Cleveland, 124 Organ Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 26B;
Image 10 of 47; Family #96/101.
Listed as Lucy Profit; age 36; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Samuel Proffitt.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Collins Ridge Road; taken on 21 Apr 1930;
Page 240A; Image 33 of 33; Family #274/278.
Listed as Lucy Profit; age 44; born in VA; in household of husband, Samuel Proffitt.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Sam Cleveland Proffitt, Miner";
Article; Page 224; submitted by Mary Alline Cleveland, 124 Organ Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 26B;
Image 10 of 47; Family #96/101.
Listed as Leff Profit; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, Samuel Proffitt.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Sam Cleveland Proffitt, Miner";
Article; Page 224; submitted by Mary Alline Cleveland, 124 Organ Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701.
"...lived in Bradshaw, WV..."
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #1116; WV Archives Web Site.
Lucy Ellen Proffit; age 1 day; born 12 Feb 1921 at Yukon, WV; daughter of Sam and Lucy (Duncan) Proffit;
died 13 Feb 1921 at Yukon, WV; premature birth; no burial information; informant, D.D.Hatfield, Yukon, WV;
both Sam and Lucy were born in Tazewell Co, VA.
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; "Sam Cleveland Proffitt, Miner";
Article; Page 224; submitted by Mary Alline Cleveland, 124 Organ Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701.
"...lived at War, WV..."
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
John Saunders; age 32; born in Boyd Co, KY; widowed; Blacksmith; living at Yukon, WV; son of
Levi and Laura; married on 23 Dec 1919 at Caretta, WV; Cleo Profit; age 22; born in Tazewell Co,
VA; single; daughter of Sam and ___.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 26B;
Image 10 of 47; Family #96/101.
Listed as John Saunders; age 29; born in WV; married; in household of father-in-law, Samuel Proffitt,
with wife, Cleo Proffitt Saunders.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
John Saunders; age 32; born in Boyd Co, KY; widowed; Blacksmith; living at Yukon, WV; son of
Levi and Laura; married on 23 Dec 1919 at Caretta, WV; Cleo Profit; age 22; born in Tazewell Co,
VA; single; daughter of Sam and ___.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 26B;
Image 10 of 47; Family #96/101.
Listed as Cleo Saunders; age 19; born in VA; married; in household of father, Samuel Proffitt, with
husband, John Saunders.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Sam Cleveland Proffitt, Miner";
Article; Page 224; submitted by Mary Alline Cleveland, 124 Organ Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701.
"...lived in Logan County, WV..."
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.