1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 26 Dec 2022; On-Line Edition.
"Raymond Lee “Frame” Thomas age 65, who resided at 73 Turn hole Branch Road in Thorpe, WV departed this life on Monday, December 19, 2022 in the comforts of his home. He was born February 16, 1957 in Welch, WV into the very loving parentage of Opal Lorene (Brogdon) and Weldon S. Thomas Jr. After completing his education at Gary High School, Raymond was employed by the City of Welch before he moved and worked in Philadelphia, PA. Raymond had a quiet, easy going personality and was loved by his Family and friends. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing at his most favorite fishing spot. In addition to his parents, Weldon Jr. and Opal “Lorene” Thomas, Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Fortune Thomas and both his maternal and paternal grandparents. Raymond leaves a life time of cherished memories to his devoted siblings: Weldon S. (Shirley) Thomas III., of Thorpe, Chester S. (Karen) Thomas of Mint Hill, NC, Lorenzo R. (Linda) Thomas of Thorpe, Andrew L. (Cathy) Thomas of Montcalm, WV, Maurice E. (Sabrina) Thomas of Winston-Salem, NC, Frances Ann Lee of Radcliff, KY and Dietrich G. (Frank) Edwards of Winston-Salem, NC; one aunt, Bertha Pierce of Columbus, OH; a host of nephews, nieces and several generations of cousins; his neighbors and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch."
1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clyde Eugene Bridges
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 14 Nov 1923
Birth Place: Englewood, Tennessee, USA
Residence Place: Oakland, California, USA
Registration Date: 5 Oct 1944
Registration Place: Oakland, California, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 146
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: W H Bridges
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Clyde Eugene Bridges Self (Head)
W H Bridges Mother"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 342; WV Archives Website.
Clyde Eugene Bridges; age 21; born in Englewood, TN; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on
9 Nov 1945 at Welch, WV; Hazel Irene Shrader; age 20; born at Lex, WV; divorced; living at
Roderfield, WV.
3. Georgia, Central Register of Convicts, 1817-1976; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clyde E Bridges
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 32
Birth Year: abt 1923
Received Date: 17 Feb 1955
Conviction Place: Fulton (Co), Georgia, USA
Crime: Simple Larceny
File Number: 71106"
(6 months, public service, convicted 17 feb 1955, 25 Mar 1955 and 20 Feb 1956; 5'9" tall; 163 lbs,
GA State Prison; discharged 10 Jun 1956)
1. 1930 McDowell Co, WV, Census; Sandy River District; taken 15 Apr 1930; Page 261A; Image 41 of
51; Family #359/363.
Listed as Irene Shrader; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Johnson Shrader.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 342; WV Archives Website.
Clyde Eugene Bridges; age 21; born in Englewood, TN; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on
9 Nov 1945 at Welch, WV; Hazel Irene Shrader; age 20; born at Lex, WV; divorced; living at
Roderfield, WV.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #67 035974; Ancestry.com Website.
Johnny Lester; age 39; born in Paynesville, WV; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Arthur and
Ida (Estep) Lester; married on 29 Sep 1967 in Lebanon, VAl Irene Bridge; maiden name Shrader;
age 42; born at Lex, WV; widow; one (sic two) previous marriages; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of
Johnson and Martha (Smith) Shrader.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Hazel Irene Shrader [Hazel Irene Bridges] [Hazel Lester] [Hazel Baugher]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Nov 1924
Birth Place: Lex McDowell, West Virginia [Lex McDowell|]
Death Date: 19 Mar 2000
Claim Date: 22 Oct 1975
Father:
Everette J Shrader
Mother:
Martha A Smith
SSN: 234368201
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Signature on SSN Card: Irene Shrader
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Oct 1942: Name listed as HAZEL IRENE SHRADER;
Jul 1946: Name listed as HAZEL IRENE BRIDGES;
May 1962: Name listed as HAZEL IRENE LESTER; :
Name listed as HAZEL BAUGHER; 16 Oct 1975: Name listed as HAZEL I LESTER"