1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken 30 Apr 1940; E.D. 55-8; Page 186A;
Image 42 of 43; Household #328.
Listed as Moody Cameron; age 7; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Seth S. Cameron.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 313; WV Archives Website.
Silas M. Cameron; age 21; born in Hensley, WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; married on 29
Feb 1952 at Twin Branch, WV; Wanda rae Mills; age 18; born in Davy, WV; single; living at Twin
Branch, WV; with conseent of Bernard and Mildred Mills, parents of Wanda Rae Mills,
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Silas Moody Cameron 91, of Brenton passed away on Monday June 14, 2021 in Charleston WV."Born April 28, 1930 in Hensley, he was the son of the late Seth and Mary Ritchmon Cameron.
"Moody was veteran of the United States Army serving proudly during WWII, he was a tank commander with the 82nd Air Borne Division, and served in Germany for two years. When he returned home he spent 40 years as a coal miner working for and retiring from Red Jacket Mining, he spent the later part of his working carrier, as a very talented carpenter. Moody enjoyed building homes, and doing various woodworking projects, such as building Grandfather Clocks. He enjoyed fishing, camping and in his younger days hunting.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years Wanda Mills Cameron, his sister Dora Cameron Johnson, Seven brothers: Charlie, Woodrow, Wiley, Callas, Council, John, and Jacob Cameron.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his sister Lavy Davis of Hanover, One very special niece, who was also his caretaker Wanda Yeager, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and countless friends. Military Honors will be given by Wyoming county Veterans Honor Guard.".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 313; WV Archives Website.
Silas M. Cameron; age 21; born in Hensley, WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; married on 29
Feb 1952 at Twin Branch, WV; Wanda rae Mills; age 18; born in Davy, WV; single; living at Twin
Branch, WV; with conseent of Bernard and Mildred Mills, parents of Wanda Rae Mills,
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Wanda Rae Mills [Wanda Rae Cameron] [Wanda Cameron]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Mar 1934
Birth Place: Davy McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 30 Mar 2002
Father:
Bernard Mills
Mother:
Mildred M Walker
SSN: 232523096
Notes: Oct 1950: Name listed as WANDA RAE MILLS;
May 1955: Name listed as WANDA RAE CAMERON;
05 Apr 2002: Name listed as WANDA R CAMERON"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ron Stewart; 22 Feb 2011.
" Sanford Riley Upchurch
Birth Jul 1861
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Death unknown
Burial
Edwards-Upchurch Cemetery
Lambsburg, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 65995702"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ron Stewart; 22 Feb 2011.
" Pheb Sparks Upchurch
Birth May 1861
North Carolina, USA
Death 18 Jun 1921 (aged 60)
Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Edwards-Upchurch Cemetery
Lambsburg, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 65995701"
1. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 5 Dec 2013.
Jackie Darrell Riggs; born 23 Feb 1951; died 16 Oct 2010; buried here; headstone photo with personal
photo shown; "LOVING HUSBAND, DAD & PA PAW".
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Angela Gale Riggs
[Angela G Riggs]
SSN: 235179894
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 May 1979
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 3 Dec 2004
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Additional Information: Birth record established before age of 5.
Notes: 27 May 1980: Name listed as ANGELA GALE RIGGS; 04 Dec 1991: Name listed as ANGELA G RIGGS"
2. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2017: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Angela Gale Riggs
Gender: Female
Death Age: 25
Birth Date: 1979
Death Date: 3 Dec 2004
Obituary Date: 7 Dec 2004
Newspaper Title: Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Newspaper Place: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA"
3. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 5 Dec 2013.
Angelia Gale Riggs; born 26 May 1979; died 3 dec 2004; buried here; headstone photo shown with
person photo; "A tender Mother and a faithful friend"; inscription on back of headstone."I WANT YOU TO KNOW'
"A BRIEF MOMENT OF DARKNESS WAS ALL THAT I KNEW,
BEFORE HEAVEN'S GATE CAME INTO MY VIEW."LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS I HAD MISSED FOR YEARS
WELCOMED ME WITH OPEN ARM AND MANY TEARS."ALL THE HURT, FEAR AND PAIN THAT I HAVE EVER KNOWN
IS GONE FROM MY LIFE, I AM FINALLY HOME.
"I GAZED UPON THE LORD'S SWEET SMILING FACE
AND FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I KNEW
AND FELT HIS GRACE."I KNOW THAT YOU MISS ME, BUT PLEASE DRY YOUR EYES,
I'LL ALWAYS BE WATCHING AND LOVING YOU
FROM MY HOME IN THE SKY."A COOL BREEZE ON YOUR FACE, A TOUCH OF LIGHT RAIN,
I WILL SEND AS A REMINDER THAT WE WILL BE REUNITED AGAIN."LIFE ON EARTH IS BUT ONE BRIEF MOMENT IN TIME,
I AM FINALLY HOME, ETERNITY IS MINE."
1. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Willard Maurise Hyatt
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1917
Marriage Date: 25 Oct 1941
Marriage Place: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Father: J C Hyatt
Mother: Laura Hyatt
Spouse:
Alene McClintock
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 19
Spouse Father: D F McClintock
Spouse Mother: Georgia McClintock
Event Type: Marriage"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willard Morris Hyatt [Willard Maurice Hyatt] [Willard Hyatt]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Apr 1914
Birth Place: Premier, West Virginia [McDowell CO, West Virginia]
Death Date: 11 May 1997
Father:
Jessie S Hyatt
Mother:
Laura Stone
SSN: 238245199
Notes: Jun 1940: Name listed as WILLARD MORRIS HYATT;
02 Apr 1985: Name listed as WILLARD MAURICE HYATT; 1
6 May 1997: Name listed as WILLARD M HYATT"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Willard M. Hyatt
Social Security Number: 238-24-5199
Birth Date: 2 Apr 1917
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: North Carolina
Last Residence: 27401, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Death Date: 11 May 1997"
1. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Willard Maurise Hyatt
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1917
Marriage Date: 25 Oct 1941
Marriage Place: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Father: J C Hyatt
Mother: Laura Hyatt
Spouse:
Alene McClintock
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 19
Spouse Father: D F McClintock
Spouse Mother: Georgia McClintock
Event Type: Marriage"