McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


William Vivian Reed

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 436; WV Archives Website.
William Vivian Reed; age 66; born in Winifred, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 6 Jun 1957
at Welch, WV; Martela Green; age 56; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widow; living at Davy, WV.


Willa Martela Mitchem

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 4 May 1910, Page 224B, Family #195.
Listed as Martela Mitchem, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Turner Mitchem.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 245A;
Image 35 of 37; Family #345/348.
Listed as Martella Mitchem; age 19; born in WV; single; in household of father, Turner Mitchem.
3. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
Wallace Green; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Davy, WV; son of
Steve and Bettie; married on 18 Apr 1925 at Yerba (sp?), WV; Williae Martealia Mitchem; age
21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of ___ and Rindy.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 436; WV Archives Website.
William Vivian Reed; age 66; born in Winifred, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 6 Jun 1957
at Welch, WV; Martela Green; age 56; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widow; living at Davy, WV.


Bobby Gene Jones

1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bobby Gene Jones [Bobby Jean Jones]
Birth Date: Sep 1943
Residence Date: 1983-2020
Address: Po Box 166
Residence: Avondale, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24811
Second Residence Date: 2015-2020
Second Address: 44 Stagecoach Ln
Second Residence: Avondale, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24811
Third Residence Date: 2015-2020
Third Address: 44 Stagecoach Rd
Third Residence: Avondale, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24811
Fourth Residence Date: 2010
Fourth Address: Lick Branch Holo
Fourth Residence: Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24844"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
'Bobby Gene Jones, 78, of Ritter near Avondale, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV.

"Bobby was born September 3, 1943, in Avondale, WV, a son of the late Crockett and Ora Blankenship Jones. He was a retired coal miner and truck driver; an avid gardener, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed being the longtime caretaker of the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge that he passionately loved.

"In addition to his parents Bobby was preceded in death by four sisters, Josie Roberts, Goldie Pendleton, Carolyn Jones and Edna Schumbeck; three brothers, Alex, Joe and Kenny Jones; his first wife, Jean Jones and his beloved pet, his little dog, Precious.

"Survivors include his wife, Linda Roberts Jones of the home; two daughters, Christy Wade and husband Jason of Statesville, NC, and Bobbie Warrix and husband Randall also of Statesville, NC; two step sons, Ray Kelly of Avondale, WV, and Benji Kelly of Tennessee; two brothers, Troy Jones and wife Effie of Springfield, OH and Lee Jones of Greenbrier County, WV; one sister, Catherine Brakeall of Rockhill, SC; five grandchildren, Chelsey Rose and husband Tyler, Amber Coleman, Sarah, Sydney, and Carson Warrix; one great grandchild, Rylee Rose; six step grandchildren, Whitely, Bradley, Mendy, Anthony, Andrew and James; a special nephew, Wayne Jones and wife Mandy of Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.

"A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 4 o’clock, with Reverend Danny Bowles officiating at the Independent Church of God in Avondale, WV.

"Friends visit with the family Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 12 noon until the time of services at the Independent Church of God in Avondale, WV. Inurnment will follow at the Mullins Cemetery on Ritter Mountain near Avondale, WV.

"In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his honor to the Care of Mullins Cemetery, Pioneer Community Bank, PO Box 368, Iaeger, WV 24844.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com "


Jean

1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jean Jones
Birth Date: 24 Jun 1946
Residence Date: 1993
Phone Number: 9383238
Address: PO Box 166
Residence: Avondale, WV
Postal Code: 24811-0166
Second Phone Number: 938-3238 "


Herman Hancock

1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 490; WV Archives Website.
Herman Hancock; age 53; born in Lynchburg, VA; single; Colored; living at Kyle, WV; married on
12 Jul 1957 at Northfork, WV; Robelia Walker; age 35; born and living in Northfork, WV; widow;
Colored.


Robelia Simmons

1. Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Robelig Simmons
Birth Date: 11 Mar 1922
Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Gender: Female
Father:Wm A Simmons
Mother: Jeanette Simmons
FHL Film Number: 1379104"
2. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 490; WV Archives Website.
Herman Hancock; age 53; born in Lynchburg, VA; single; Colored; living at Kyle, WV; married on
12 Jul 1957 at Northfork, WV; Robelia Walker; age 35; born and living in Northfork, WV; widow;
Colored.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Robelia Simmons [Robelia Walker]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 11 Mar 1922
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois
Death Date: 26 May 2000
Father: Andrew Simmons
Mother: Jeanette Williams
SSN: 345184508
Notes: Apr 1941: Name listed as ROBELIA SIMMONS;
Oct 1960: Name listed as ROBELIA WALKER"