1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 13; WV Archives Website.
William A. Spriggs; age 27; born in Washington Co, VA; single; motor repairman' living at Elbert, WV;
son of Samuel and Susie Spriggs; married on 16 May 1926 at Elbert, WV; Ruby A. Lambert; age 17;
born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Floyd and Mary Lambert.
1.1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken 14 May 1910; Page 229B; Image 32 of 43;
Family #277/284.
Listed as Ruby Lambert; age 11 mons; born in WV; single; in household of father, Henry F. Lambert.
2. Ancestry.com web site, Walter Lambert search, 31 Mar 2001, submitted by
ldybery@aol.com
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 13; WV Archives Website.
William A. Spriggs; age 27; born in Washington Co, VA; single; motor repairman' living at Elbert, WV;
son of Samuel and Susie Spriggs; married on 16 May 1926 at Elbert, WV; Ruby A. Lambert; age 17;
born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Floyd and Mary Lambert.
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lucindia Church
Birth Date: 23 Mar 1942
Residence Date: 1992
Address: PO Box 92
Residence: Hensley, WV
Postal Code: 24843-0092"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lucindia Hall Church [Lucinda Chruch] [Lucindia Hall Hall]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Mar 1942
Birth Place: Krolits McDo, West Virginia
Death Date: 27 Sep 2004
Father:
David Hall
Mother:
Clarenda Justice
SSN: 236666556
Notes: Dec 1959: Name listed as LUCINDIA HALL CHURCH;
14 Oct 2004: Name listed as LUCINDA CHRUCH"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lucinda Chruch
Social Security Number: 236-66-6556
Birth Date: 23 Mar 1942
Issue Year: 1959-1959
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24843, Hensley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 27 Sep 2004"
1; Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert Leroy Church Jr., age 55 of Big Sandy, WV, who departed this life on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in the comforts of his home, was born October 30, 1965 in Welch, WV. He was the son of the late Robert E. "Bob" and Lucinda "Tootsie" (Hall) Church. In earlier years, he was known as an outdoorsman who enjoyed both hunting and fishing. He was an avid WV "Mountaineers" football fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sons, Billy Underwood and Steven Perkins; brother, Danny and sister, Joyce Church; grandparents: David and Clarenda Hall and Bessie Short; several aunts and uncles. He leaves treasured memories to his daughters: Jessica (Bart Dillon) Muncy, Connie "Peb" (Shane Barton) Perkins, Sally (Dale) Walker and special niece, Candace (Curt) Odell and his sons: Robert D. (Misti), David (Misty), Eric (Annette) and Jonathan Church; brother, Harold E.C. Church and sister, Patricia "Sissy" (Tony Ciampanella) Church and a host of grand and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; his uncle, Jerry (Teresa) Short and special family: Becky (James) Mills, Vince Hughes, Tammy (Kenny) Christian and Kathy and Charles Ratliff. A private family visitation was held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Funeral Home. The Family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Mr. Church's residence. Interment 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Hensley Cemetery where he will be interred beside his parents. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Howard Sliger, Jr, Miner"
Article; Page 238; submitted by Linda McGuire, Raysal, WV 24879.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #76-044603; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ellis Anderson Muncy; age 21; born 27 Aug 1955 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1+ yrs HS
education; living at Box 24A; Jolo, WV; son of William Anderson and Virginia Francis (Cooper) Muncy;
married on 9 Oct 1976 in Grundy, VA; Patricia Ann Mullins; age 17; born 7 Nov 1958 in WV; single'
this is her 1st marriage; 2+ yrs HS education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; daughter of
Raymond Jesse and Betty Jane (Graham) Mullins.
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; "Howard Sliger, Jr, Miner"
Article; Page 238; submitted by Linda McGuire, Raysal, WV 24879.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 010994; WV Archives Website.
Worley Woods; age 34 yrs, 11 mons, 24 days; born 4 Jul 1937 in WV; never married; Negro; hospltal
orderly; living at Kimball, WV; son of Grady and Trannie (Valentine) Woods; died 30 Jun 1972 in
Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to multiple gunshot wounds; septic state; homicide on 24
Jun 1972; buried 5 Jul 1972 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bluewell, WV; informant, Tannie Woods, Kimball,
WV.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Newspaper Obit; 30 Dec 2020; On-Line Edition.
"Randolph aka “Randy” Woods age 68, who resided at the McDowell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV, where he departed this life on Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born on the 14th day of February, 1952 in Superior, WV and one of seven children born to the late Grady Sr. and Trannie (Valentine) Woods. He was a graduate of Welch High School and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed life, loved his family and was a loyal friend. He was an avid fan of the Washington (former Redskins) Foot ball Team."In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by one sister, Mary and three brothers: Grady Jr., Theodore and Worley Woods. Randy will be lovingly remembered for his kind heart and loving spirit.
"He leaves cherished memories to his son, Randy Robinson of Alabama; his sisters, Loretta Woods Nowlin of Kimball and Elizabeth (Curtis) Stephens of Cleveland, OH; one sister-in-law, Gloria Woods of Hampton, VA; his nephews, nieces and cousins and both the Staff and Residents at the McDowell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
"A Committal Service will be held at 12:30 p.m., on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 5550 Bagging Plant Road in Dublin, VA, with the Reverend George Masterson, officiant. Interment will follow.
"Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, WV, (to leave online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com.) Social distancing and the wearing of masks will be observed."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ruth Belle Chafin [Ruth Blankenship] [R Blankenship]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Jan 1937
Birth Place: Devon Mingo, West Virginia [Mingo, West Virginia]
Death Date: Apr 1988
Father:
Andy Chafin
Mother:
Sadie Backus
SSN: 233582108
Notes: Aug 1954: Name listed as RUTH BELLE CHAFIN;
Aug 1971: Name listed as RUTH BLANKENSHIP;
06 May 1988: Name listed as R BLANKENSHIP "
1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Andrew Jackson Chafin
Race: White
Age: 39
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1902
Birth Place: Meador, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Okeeffe, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 17 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Okeeffe, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Red Jacket Coal Co
Weight: 163
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Sadie Chafin
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Andrew Jackson Chafin Self (Head)"