1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 26 Dec 2022; On-Line Edition.
"Claudia Bernice Caraballo, 80 years of age, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, December 07, 2022, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia."Born February 01, 1942, in Davy, West Virginia, Claudia was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Daisy Burks Mitchem who each preceded Claudia in passing.
"Claudia worked as a Teacher of The Bible for 53 years helping many to learn about our God Jehovah and his son, Jesus Christ, and The Kingdom, serving eight different congregations in two different languages.
"Surviving family includes Claudia’s Husband, Jose Caraballo; four children: Jesse, Ramon, Diane, and Margarita; as well as two surviving siblings: Lana McNew and Ronnie Mitchem of Fanrock, West Virginia.
"A Memorial Service honoring the life and legacy of Claudia Bernice Caraballo will be held on the afternoon of Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 1:00 PM at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in North Welch, officiated by Brother Phillip Cook.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch, West Virginia is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Craven-Shires Funeral Home; Bluewell, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert Ray Rose, 71, of McDowell County, WV passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital."Born on January 16, 1953, in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Elbert and Ethel Rose. He was a retired coal miner with over 38 years of experience. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
"In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence, London, James, and Lonnie Rose, and two infant brothers; sisters, Brenda East and Deborah Watkins; and mother and father in law, Opal and Perry Sizemore.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 51 years, Glena Rose of McDowell County; daughters, Tammy McNew and husband Rob of Davy, WV, and Tanya Rose of the home; granddaughters, Gabriella McNew and significant other Walker Reed Jr. of TN, and Kaylee Rose and significant other Matthew Lane of McDowell county; two great grandchildren due in May and August; sisters, Rosia Hurt and husband Lennie of NC, Martha Mullins and companion Dave of VA, and Shirly Eachus and husband Tim of Princeton, WV; brothers, Jerry Rose and Oley Rose of Bluefield, WV; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Special thanks to the staff of WVU Medicine PCH 4 East for all their wonderful care.
"Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 10:30 AM, at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Debbie Cyphers and Rev. Paul Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV, with Matthew Lane, Rob McNew, Jason Tabor, Matthew Watkins, David Watkins, and Hal Lafferty serving as pallbearers.
"A visitation will be held, from 9:30 AM until the time of services, at the funeral home.
"Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Rose family.
"“I have fought a good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day- and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”"
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Newburn Mcdonald Sykes
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 24
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 3 Mar 1916
Birth Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Newhall, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Newhall, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: New River And Poca Coal Co
Weight: 160
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Edith Sykes
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Newburn Mcdonald Sykes Self (Head)
Edith Sykes Wife"
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #32208; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Newburn M. Sykes; age 43; born in Russell Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; self employed;
living at Coalwood, WV; son of Charlie and Rachael A. (Artrip) Sykes; married on 8 Oct 1959 in
Russell Co, VA; Maxine Lee Musick; age 27; born in Switchback, WV; single; living in Coalwood, WV;
daughter of Lanford and Maybell (Artrip) Musick.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Shelia Compton Ramsey; 4 Oct 2008; maintained by Jack.
" Newburn McDonald Sykes
Birth 3 Mar 1916
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Death 25 Feb 1983 (aged 66)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Russell Memorial Cemetery
Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia, USA"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #32208; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Newburn M. Sykes; age 43; born in Russell Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; self employed;
living at Coalwood, WV; son of Charlie and Rachael A. (Artrip) Sykes; married on 8 Oct 1959 in
Russell Co, VA; Maxine Lee Musick; age 27; born in Switchback, WV; single; living in Coalwood, WV;
daughter of Lanford and Maybell (Artrip) Musick.
1. Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Terry Lee Page
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Birth Date: abt 1950
Birth Place: Jay County
Marriage Date: 17 Feb 1996
Marriage Place: Bluffton, Wells, Indiana, USA
Father: Max Lavon Page, Jr
Mother: Sharon Ann Page, Jr
Spouse: Sylvia Vanover
Certificate Number: 007719"
1. Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sylvia Vanover
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Clintwood, VA
Marriage Date: 17 Feb 1996
Marriage Place: Bluffton, Wells, Indiana, USA
Father: Leaf Lee Vanover
Mother: Goldie Lee Vanover
Spouse: Terry Lee Page
Certificate Number: 007719"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Paul Shepherd
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 30
Birth Date: abt 1909
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Dec 1939
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Hoy Shepherd
Mother: Sarah Walls
Spouse: Velva Muncy
Certificate Number: 1939048229"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Velva Muncy
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1918
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Dec 1939
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: James Muncy
Mother: Luetishia Starr
Spouse: James Paul Shepherd
Certificate Number: 1939048229"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945)); Page 230; WV Archives Website.
James Clarence Rambo; age 22; born in St. Paul, VA; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 29 Sep
1945 at Iaeger, WV; Velvie Muncy; age 23; born in Roderfield, WV; divorced; living at Ivondale
(sic, Avondale), WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 333; WV Archives Website.
Grayson J. Bane; age 35; born in Iaeger, WV; divorced; living in Welch, WV; married on 15 Sep 1947
at Iaeger, WV; Velvie Muncey Rambo; age 26; born in Roderfield, WV; divorced; living at Avondale,
WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 204; WV Archives Website.
Claude Belcher; age 23; born in Capels, WV; single; living in Davy, WV; married on 13 Jan 1947 at
Capels, WV; Helen E. Marrs; age 17; born at Hemphill, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; with consent
of Fred D. Marrs, father of Helen E. Marrs.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 204; WV Archives Website.
Claude Belcher; age 23; born in Capels, WV; single; living in Davy, WV; married on 13 Jan 1947 at
Capels, WV; Helen E. Marrs; age 17; born at Hemphill, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; with consent
of Fred D. Marrs, father of Helen E. Marrs.