1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sam and Florence Muncy"; Article; Page 219; submitted by Shelvie J. Nickles,
5055 Tibbett Lane, Burke, VA 22015.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sam and Florence Muncy"; Article; Page 219; submitted by Shelvie J. Nickles,
5055 Tibbett Lane, Burke, VA 22015.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Vesta L. Underwood Settles Poore Mullins"; Article; Page 218; submitted by
Martha Gillespie, 3937 North Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 184, Rebecca Jane
Day article, submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North Ridge Road, Astabula, OH.
Rebecca Jane Day married Ellic (sic Alex) Underwood. They had three
daughters: Vesta Louise, Rosie and Ginny and three sons: Daniel, Isaac and Peter.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 250, Isaac
Underwood article, submitted by Elmer Underwood, P.O. Box 306, Con-Can, TX 78838.
Vesta Louise Underwood married first (_______) Settles; second, Russell
Poore; and third, Tom Mullins.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 7 Jun 1900; Page 76A, Family #58/58.
Listed as Vesta Underwood, age 5, born in Jul 1894, in WV, in household of father, Alexander
Underwood.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 182B, Family #187.
Listed as Vesta L. Underwood, age 17, born in VA, in household of father, James A. Underwood.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 261; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell Poore; age 38; born in WV; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of _____: married on 16
Jun1922 at War, WV; Vesta Underwood; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Alex.
and ________.
6. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal/Jolo; E.D. 24-60; Page 1228A; Image
93 of 133; Household #732.
Listed as Vestie Poore; age 45; born in WV; married; 5th grade education education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Russell Poore.
7. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 8 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Vesta Poore; age 57; born in WV; widow; head of household.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Vesta L. Underwood Settles Poore Mullins"; Article; Page 218; submitted by
Martha Gillespie, 3937 North Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Arthur Poore"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North
Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Russell Poore"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North
Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
11. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Reverend Walter and Lora Poore"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Eula Poore
Waddell, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
12. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mary Settles Mullins Sullivan"; Article; Page 247; submitted by Martha Gillespie,
3937 North Ridge Rd, East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
"Mary (Settles) was raised by her grandmother (legal Guardian) Russell and vesta Louise Poore."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Michael Addair
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date 20 Sep 1953
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 6 Sep 1975
Marriage Place Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father Cecil Addair
Mother Connie Christian
Spouse Barbara Bevill
Certificate Number 1975040728"
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-023091; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Michael Rodney Addair; age 25; born 20 Sep 1953 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; last
married ended in Jun 1976; 10th grade education; living at General Delivery, Iaeger, WV; son of
Cecil Clarence and Connie June (Christian) Addair; married on 8 Jun 1979 in Grundy, VA; Jacqueline
Lee Bouvier Robinette; age 17; born 28 Sep 1961 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 9th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Wheeler and Virgie Stella (Lester)
Robinette.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Michael Rodney Addair
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 33
Birth Date: 20 Sep 1953
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 8 Dec 1986
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Cecil Clarence Addair
Mother: Connie Jean Christian
Spouse: Beatrice Ann Owens
Certificate Number: 1986063347"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Barbara Bevill
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 18
Birth Date 7 Feb 1957
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 6 Sep 1975
Marriage Place Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father Richard Bevill
Mother Irene Waldron
Spouse Michael Addair
Certificate Number 1975040728"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Barbara Ann Bevill
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 20
Birth Date 7 Feb 1957
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 20 Aug 1977
Marriage Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father Richard Edward Bevill
Mother Irene Waldron
Spouse Jeffery Allen Childress
Certificate Number 1977035232"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Ora Mae and Glen Mullins"; Article; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581 Maiden
Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Ora Mae and Glen Mullins"; Article; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581 Maiden
Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Ora Mae and Glen Mullins"; Article; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581 Maiden
Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas Glen Mullins"; Article; Page 218; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581 Maiden
Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Tommy and Deana Mullins"; Article; Page 218; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581
Maiden Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas Glen Mullins"; Article; Page 218; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581 Maiden
Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Tommy and Deana Mullins"; Article; Page 218; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581
Maiden Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 29 Mar 2021; On-Line Edition.
"On March 22, 2021, the Lord whispered “my child your suffering is over. It’s time to come home.” Wanda Jean Hale, 71, of Hemphill, WV, entered into her heavenly home after a long illness at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born May 24, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Luther James Surface and Hilda Juanita Surface. Wanda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She had a witty personality and was loved by all."Graduating from Welch High School in 1967, she had a love and talent for writing poetry and had one published. She loved to play piano. She was a faithful servant of the Lord and was a member of the Welch Church of God serving as Sunday School teacher for many years.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, James Surface, Darlene Craven, and Judd Surface.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, Donnie R. Hale, Sr. of Hemphill, WV; her loving son, Evangelist Donnie R. Hale, Jr. and wife, Teri of Princeton, WV; her loving daughter whom she affectionately called her “oompa” Donna F. Hale of Hemphill, WV; sisters, Debbie Rushbrook of TN, Sharon Morgan and husband, Elmer of TN, Rosie Gallighar of SC, and Virginia Castle and husband, Robie of Hemphill, WV; grandchildren, Brandi Campbell of Welch, WV, Jennifer Campbell and fiancé, Thomas Church of Kimball, WV, Dakota Campbell and wife, Faith of Northfork, WV, Morgan Hall, Taylor and Tanner Harrison, all of Hemphill, and Jessie Mitchem; great-grandsons, Emmett Cyrus and Trey Gregory, both of Hemphill, WV; great-granddaughter, Hope Willow-Paris Campbell of Northfork, WV; and special friend, Arlene Sorotsky of Welch, WV.
"Funeral Services will be held at the Welch Church of God (Maitland Circle) Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM with Bishop Tim Akers officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park (Bluewell, WV). The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Hale family."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Burl and Linda Mullins"; Article; Page 214; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581
Maiden Woods Circle. Maiden, NC 28650.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Douglas and Pamela Mullins"; Article; Page 215; submitted by Joyce Reed,
1581 Maiden Woods Circle. Maiden, NC 28650.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mose Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61; Box 27-B,
Paynesville, WV 24873.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joyce Ann Mullins Reed"; Article; Page 226; submitted by,Geneva Steele; HC-61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
'...half sister..."