1, "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Obit; 5 Ap 2021; OnLine Edition.
"Sherry L. Jones, 60 of Keystone, WV., went to her Heavenly Home Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at McDowell Nursing in Gary, WV. Born November 17, 1960 in Welch, WV., she was the daughter of Curtis D. Ray and Mary L. Saunders Ray."Sherry was a 2005 graduate of Bluefield State College, where she earned her Associate
Degree in Business. She was successfully employed by the Paul Miller Home in Northfork for many years, and was also employed by Belk in Bluefield, WV."Leaving to cherish her memories are: her loving and devoted husband since April 6, 1996,Larry Jones;one son: Marqus D. Ray of Bluefield, VA; parents: Mary and Curtis D. Ray;three brothers: Curtis D. Ray Jr. of Bluefield, VA, Terrance Ray of Northfork, WV, L.J. Ray;three stepsisters: Carolyn Ingram of Princeton, WV, Eleanor Burks of New York, and Bonita Washington of Warren, MI.
"A Homegoing Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, April 10, 2021 at The First Baptist Church,Northfork, WV with Rev. Eugene Watson officiating at 11:00AM. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Route 20 Bluefield, WV. The family will receive visitors from 10:00AM until the hour of service. Pallbearers and flower-bearers will be family and friends.
"Assisting the Jones family is Widener Funeral Home, Northfork, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 168; WV Archives Website.
Curtis Donald Ray; age 23; bon in Algoma, WV; single; Colored; living at Box11 Northfork, WV; married
on 17 Nov 1962 in Northfork, WV; Mary Lena Saunders; age 20; born and living in Northfork, WV;
single; Colored; with consent of Mary C. Saunders, mother of Mary Lena Saunders; father deceased.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 168; WV Archives Website.
Curtis Donald Ray; age 23; bon in Algoma, WV; single; Colored; living at Box11 Northfork, WV; married
on 17 Nov 1962 in Northfork, WV; Mary Lena Saunders; age 20; born and living in Northfork, WV;
single; Colored; with consent of Mary C. Saunders, mother of Mary Lena Saunders; father deceased.
William Harrison "Will" Snyder
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 363; WV Archives Website.
William Snider; age 21; born in Johnson Co, TN; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of A.M.
and Josie; married on 15 Apr 1912 at Yukon, WV; Ada Shrader; age 21; born in Tazewell (sic,
Washington) Co, VA; single; daughter of Cyrus and NIcatie.
2. Washigton Co, VA; Death Certificate #17398; Ancestry.com Website.
Will Harrison Snyder; age 37 yrs, 3 mons, 6 days; born 21 Mar 1888 in TN; married; husband of Ada
Snyder; employed by Assicoated Body G.; son of A,M. Snyder, born in Ashe Co, NC, and Julia Bebber,
born in Wilkes Co, NC; died 7 Jul 1925 in Damascus, VA; due to heat stroke and respiratory
suppression; buried 8 Jul 1925 in Mock Graveyard; informant, Mrs. A.M. Snyder.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 14 Jul 1900; Page 267 A;
Family #514/514.
Listed as Ada B. Shrader; age 9; born in Jun 1889 in VA; in household of father Cyrus H. Shrader.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 23 May 1910; Page 178 A;
Famiy #43/43.
Listed as Ada B. Shrader; age 19; born in VA; single; in household of father, Cyrus H. Shrader.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 363; WV Archives Website.
William Snider; age 21; born in Johnson Co, TN; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of A.M.
and Josie; married on 15 Apr 1912 at Yukon, WV; Ada Shrader; age 21; born in Tazewell (sic,
Washington) Co, VA; single; daughter of Cyrus and NIcatie.
1. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Alexr Snider
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 2 Mar 1854
Marriage Place: Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Spouse:
Susanah Arny"
1. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Susanah Arny
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 2 Mar 1854
Marriage Place: Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Spouse:
Alexr Snider"
1. 1940 Census, Boone Co, WV; Sherman District; Prento; E.D. 3-15; taken 2 May 1940; Page 278B;
Image 54 of 70; Household #458.
Listed as Deloris M.Carothers; age 6; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Edward M. Carothers.