1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 341; WV Archives Website.
Charlie Harris; age 30; born and living in Keystone, WV; single; Colored; was issued a license to
marry on 15 Mar 1957 in McDowell Co, WV; Ramona Crider; age 28; born and living in Kimball, WV;
single; Colored; no return by a minister.
1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 341; WV Archives Website.
Charlie Harris; age 30; born and living in Keystone, WV; single; Colored; was issued a license to
marry on 15 Mar 1957 in McDowell Co, WV; Ramona Crider; age 28; born and living in Kimball, WV;
single; Colored; no return by a minister.
1. 1930 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 97B;
Family #154/154.
Listed as Ila Hylton; age 12; born in WV; single; in household of father, James H. Hylton.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ila Elizabeth Thomas [Ila Elizabeth Shupe] [Ila Shgpe] [Ila Shupe] [Ila Elizabeth Hylton]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Apr 1919
Birth Place: Montoaka Wyo, West Virginia [Matoka Merci??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 20 Jun 2007
Father:
J H Hylton
Mother:
Anna E Hubbard
SSN: 236669821
Notes: Feb 1960: Name listed as ILA ELIZABETH THOMAS;
09 May 1983: Name listed as ILA ELIZABETH SHUPE; :
Name listed as ILA ELIZABETH SHGPE;
07 Jul 2007: Name listed as ILA E SHUPE"
3. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ila E. Shupe
Gender: Female
Death Age: 89
Birth Date: 23 Apr 1918
Birth Place: Matoaka
Residence Place: Beckley
Death Date: 20 Jun 2007
Death Place: 108 Winger Ave., Beckley
Burial Place: Beckley
Obituary Date: 21 Jun 2007
Obituary Place: Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Spouse: Rodney Shupe
Child:
Lloyd Thomas
Robert Thomas
Kelly Thomas
Larry Thomas
Jerry Thomas
Siblings:
Lucille Sutphen
Beulah Fann
Joyce Thompson
Pansy Sisk
Jan Huffman
Jean Edwards
Foster Hylton"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lloyd Thomas Jr [Lloyd Thomas Jr Jr]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Apr 1934
Birth Place: Covel Wyomin, West Virginia
Death Date: 22 Jan 1996
Father:
Lloyd H Thomas
Mother:
Ila E Hylton
SSN: 232529544
Notes: Jun 1951: Name listed as LLOYD THOMAS JR;
06 Feb 1996: Name listed as LLOYD THOMAS JR"
1. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Emory Walthall
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 32
Birth Year: abt 1915
Marriage Date: 1 May 1947
Marriage Place: Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA
Father: Herbert Walthall
Mother: Minnie House Walthall
Spouse:
Salley Emma Ratliff
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 28
Spouse Father: Thomas Ratliff
Spouse Mother: Ellan Clifton Ratliff"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 405; WV Archives Website.
George Emory Walthall; age 39; born in Richmond, VA; divorced; living at US Navy Recuting Station,
PO Bldg, Welch, WV; married on 17 May 1957 at Bartley, WV; Lilly Hatfield, age 25; borna and living
in Bartley, WV; divorced.
1. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Salley Emma Ratliff
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 28
Birth Year: abt 1919
Marriage Date: 1 May 1947
Marriage Place: Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA
Father: Thomas Ratliff
Mother: Ellan Clifton Ratliff
Spouse:
George Emory Walthall
Spouse Gender: Male
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 32
Spouse Father: Herbert Walthall
Spouse Mother: Minnie House Walthall
Event Type: Marriage"
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; "Edward and Sarah Shaw,
Miner"; Article; Page 237; submitted by Irma N. Webb, 308 Valleydale, Bluefield, WV 24605.
"...served in Civil War as a member of Lynchburg Home Guard, was wounded and captured in the
closing days of the conflict...."
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; "Edward and Sarah Shaw,
Miner"; Article; Page 237; submitted by Irma N. Webb, 308 Valleydale, Bluefield, WV 24605.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Elijah "June" Reed Jr. 72, of Princeton, formerly of Landgraff went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday August 16, 2022."Born April 27, 1950 in Welch, he was the son of the late Elijah and Rose Lee Reed.
"Elijah was educated in McDowell County, and from a young age loved and played all kinds of instruments, he also loved cooking, and playing cards. Elijah worked at Welch Emergency Hospital, Davison Super Market, and he was also a preacher.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister Ada Reed, one brother Amos Ray. Five Aunts: Betty Stone, Ruth Jennings, Willa Mae Holland, Doris Kidd, and Juanita Pannell. Two Uncles: Ted Jones and Howard Jones.
"Those left to cherish his memory include: his children Maria Reed Smith, Keisha Reed Smith, and Consuela Reed. Two sisters: Emma Taylor, and Gladys Evans, and a host of nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
"In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date."
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert William Slagle, 84, of Gary, WV, passed away Sunday December 28, 2025 at his residence in Gary, WV. Born June 3, 1941 in Bucyrus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harry and Leota Slagle."Robert was member of the Wilcoe Church of God in Wilcoe, WV. He was known to be a real jokester who enjoyed working in his garage, giving nicknames to his grandchildren, and working on lawnmowers. He especially loved all of his grandchildren.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Junior Slagle and Chuckie Slagle; three sisters, Violet Slagle, Clara Slagle and DeeDee Slagle and two grandchildren.
"Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Beverly Slagle; three sons, Harry Slagle and Buffy, Robert Slagle and Charleen, George Slagle and Judy; two daughters, Judy Looney and Katina Slagle; two sisters, June Slagle and Connie Rigney; seven grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren.
"A Celebration of his life will be conducted on Friday January 2, 2026 at the Wilcoe Church of God in Wilcoe, WV from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm with Reverend Ron Felts, officiating.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"