McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


John Albert Blevins Jr

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 460; WV Archives Web Site;
John Blevins, Jr; age 19; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 25 Jun 1955 at
Gary, WV; Julia Magdalene Wargo; age 16; born in Welch, WV; single; living at Filbert, WV; with
consent of John Albert and Mabel Blevins, parents of John Blevins, Jr; and Joseph and Elizabeth
Wargo, parents of Julia Magdalene Wargo.
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; "Joseph and Elizabeth Belcoe
(Varga) Wargo, Miner"; Article; Page 260; submitted by John Wargo, War, WV 24892.


Julia Magdalene Wargo

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 460; WV Archives Web Site;
John Blevins, Jr; age 19; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 25 Jun 1955 at
Gary, WV; Julia Magdalene Wargo; age 16; born in Welch, WV; single; living at Filbert, WV; with
consent of John Albert and Mabel Blevins, parents of John Blevins, Jr; and Joseph and Elizabeth
Wargo, parents of Julia Magdalene Wargo.
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; "Joseph and Elizabeth Belcoe
(Varga) Wargo, Miner"; Article; Page 260; submitted by John Wargo, War, WV 24892.


James Everett McClanahan Rev

1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Everette McClanahan, 58, of Bradshaw, WV, passed away Sunday 6, 2022.

"James was born March 16, 1963, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Everette and Mary Puckett McClanahan. James was a pastor for 30 years; he enjoyed serving the public and working with the community. James was an avid hunter and fisher and was a devoted husband and father.

"In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by his brother, William McClanahan.

"Survivors include his wife, Sherry Kennedy McClanahan of 40 years; two sons, James McClanahan and fiancé Lindsay Arentz of Harrisburg, PA, and Branden and Coleen McClanahan of Bradshaw; one daughter, Ryan Hope McClanahan and significant other, Sherman Whited of Bradshaw, WV; grandchildren, Cory Whited, Aaliyah McClanahan, Adian Whited, Jeremiah McClanahan, Deven McClanahan, Jacob McClanahan, Autumn Whited and Exavior McClanahan; and three sisters, Rose and Jim Lester of Bradshaw Mountain, Sandy and Lawrance Odle of Princeton, and Yvonne Evans of Jolo;

"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 2 o’clock with Pastor Eddie Linhart of Illinois and Pastor Troy Huffman of Illinois officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Friends may visit with the family, Thursday, March 10, 2022, from 12 noon until the time of services.

"Services will be held in accordance with Covid guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.

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

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


Curtis Brewster

1. Buchanan Co, Marriage License #66 032749; Ancestry.com Website.
Curtis Brewster; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; coal miner; living at Raysal,
WV; son of Frank and Kissie (Rowe) Brewster; married on 10 Sep 1966 in Grundy, VA; Cora Mae
Mitchell; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; unemployed; living at Raysal, WV;
daughter of Guye Fred and Oakey Oma (Jones) Mitchell.
2, FindAGrave,com Website; submitted by Sandi Mullins Brinley; 29 Jul 2012.
" Curtis Brewster
Birth 20 May 1940
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 May 1968 (aged 27)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Mullins Family Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 94432473"


Cora Mae Mitchell

1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 12; Dwelling #80.
Listed as Carmay Mitchell; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Guy F. Mitchell.
2. Buchanan Co, Marriage License #66 032749; Ancestry.com Website.
Curtis Brewster; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; coal miner; living at Raysal,
WV; son of Frank and Kissie (Rowe) Brewster; married on 10 Sep 1966 in Grundy, VA; Cora Mae
Mitchell; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; unemployed; living at Raysal, WV;
daughter of Guye Fred and Oakey Oma (Jones) Mitchell.
3. McDowell County, WV Genealogy & Family History; Facebook, Private Message; from Terry Brewster
Lynn.
"...My Mom Cora Mae Mitchell Brewster Blake she was born in Welch and grew up in McDowell County West Virginia as far as I know she was born December 20 1938 and died December 3 2000 her in Elkton Md and she is buried in Northeast Md beside my brother."
4, FindAGrave,com Website; submitted by Richard Wright; 22 Oct 2011; maintained by kmwebb.
" Cora Mae Mitchell Blake
Birth 20 Dec 1938
Death 3 Dec 2000 (aged 61)
Burial North East United Methodist Cemetery
North East, Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Plot Sed. 12, Lot 34
Memorial ID 79092865"


Claude Eugene Jones

1. Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Claude Eugene Jones
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Birth Date: abt 1947
Birth Place: Maryland
Marriage Date: 19 Sep 1993
Marriage Place: Brownsburg, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
Father: Claude W. Jones
Mother: Mable Jones
Spouse: Margaret Sue Taber
Certificate Number: 93-033812"
2. "The Indianapolis Star"; Indianapolis, IN; Monday, 3 Sep 2001; Page 20; newspares.com Website.
"CLAUDE EUGENE JONES, 54, Brownsburg, died Sept. 1. He was a foundry worker 27 years for Navistar, retiring in 1999. A Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, Mr. Jones was a Purple Heart recipient. Services: 11 a.m. Sept. 5 in Spirit of Life Church, Clermont, of which was a member. Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. Sept 4 in Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Burial: Brownsburg Cemetery. Survivors: wife Margaret Sue Workman Jones; Son Jason Jones: stepchildren Mitchell Mansfield. Joseph Taber, Leslie Keith; brother Philip Jones; sister Lisa Horlacher; five grandchildren."
3. Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Claude Eugene Jones
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 54
Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 27 Sep 1946
Birth Place: Baltimore MD
Death Date: 1 Sep 2001
Death Place: Brownsburg, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
Father: Claude W Jones
Mother: Mable (Roberts) Jones
Spouse: Margaret Sue Jones"


Margaret Sue Workman

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 216; WV Archives Website.
Ralph Wayne Mansfield; age 22; born 24 Jul 1942 in Owensbury (sic, Owensboro), KY; no previous
marriage; living at Fort Eustace, VA; son of Wallace Ralph and Mildred Louise (Gray) Mansfield;
married on 23 Jul 1965 at new Richmond, WV; Margaret Sue Workman; age 20; born 24 Nov 1944
at Pineville, WV; no previous marriage; living at New Richmond, WV; daughter of Walter Lee and
Pearl (Hatfield) Workman.
2. Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Margaret Sue Taber
[Margaret Sue Walt??]
Gender: Female
Age: 47
Birth Date: abt 1946
Birth Place: West Virginia
Marriage Date: 19 Sep 1993
Marriage Place: Brownsburg, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
Father: Walter L. Walt??
Mother: Pearl Hatfield
Spouse: Claude Eugene Jones
Certificate Number: 93-033812"
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Margaret Sue Jones [Margaret S Mansfield] [Margaret Sue Taber Jones]
Birth Date: Nov 1946
Residence Date: 2005-2020
Address: 1672 Olivers Crossing Cir
Residence: Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
Postal Code: 27127
Second Residence Date: 1995-2009
Second Address: 6478 Maple Mnr
Second Residence: Brownsburg, Indiana, USA
Second Postal Code: 46112
Third Residence Date: 1995-2000
Third Address: 312 Windsor Manor Way Unit C
Third Residence: Kernersville, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code: 27284
Fourth Residence Date: 1987-1997
Fourth Address: 20 Maple Mnr
Fourth Residence: Brownsburg, Indiana, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 46112"