1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 182; WV Archives Web Site.
W.H. Foster; age 39; born in Bradley Co, TN; single; carpenter; living at Coalwood, WV; son of H.C.
and Martha; married on 22 Sep 1919 at Welch; Eunice Clayton; age 28; born in Polk Co, TN;
divorced; daughter of Bill and _____.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 266; WV Archives Web Site.
Will Foster; age 46; born in Bradley Co, TN; widowed; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of Clay and
Martha; married on 18 Nov 1933 at Kimball, WV; Eunice Clayton; age 40; born in Polk Co, TN;
divorced; living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Bill and ____.
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Timothy A Flaim
Birth Date: 18 Apr 1960
Address: Keyes Ave
Residence Place: Corinne, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 25826"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Eric Anthony Addair, 45, of Caretta passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence. Born September 3, 1975 in Welch he was the son of Robert Anthony Addair of Pineville and Linda Mae King Collins of Caretta."Eric was a former bus driver for the McDowell County Board of Education, and was of the Baptist faith.
"In addition to his mother and father those left to cherish his memory are his wife Frankie Owens Addair of Berwind; a sister Shelia Marie Addair of Caretta and her fiancé Paul Hicks of Bishop, VA; a step-daughter Deanna Hagerman of War; a half brother Anson Edward Addair of Pineville; mother-in-law Debra Mason of Caretta; and four brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
"In keeping with his wishes he has been cremated, and his family will honor him at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Addair family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 350; WV Archives Web Site.
Carl Craft Thorn; age 23; born in Arista, WV; single; living at New Richmond, WV; son of Grover and
Vernie C. (Bailey) Thorn; married on 25 Sep 1948 in Mullens, WV; Rebecca Fern Blankenship; age
16; born in Pineville, WV; single; living in New Richmond, VA; daughter of Henry and Ennis (Halsey)
Blankenship.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Wesite.
"Name Carl Craft Thorn [Carl C Thorn]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 8 Aug 1925
Birth Place Arista Merce, West Virginia
Death Date 11 Mar 2007
Father
Grover C Thorn
Mother
Vernie C Bailey
SSN 234405821
Notes Dec 1943: Name listed as CARL CRAFT THORN;
15 Mar 2007: Name listed as CARL C THORN"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Evelyn Linger Thorn; 22 Aug 2013.
" Carl Craft Thorn
Birth 8 Aug 1925
Springton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Mar 2007 (aged 81)
West Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 115886813"Additional Information Posted: "Carl was the son of Grover Cleveland and Vernie Carl Pearl Bailey Thorn. He married Rebecca Fern Blankenship on September 25, 1948. They were the parents of Diana Lynn, Bobby Dean, Marvin Craft, Douglas Ross, Buddy Owen, Kenneth Kyle, David H., Ruby Arline and Hope."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 350; WV Archives Web Site.
Carl Craft Thorn; age 23; born in Arista, WV; single; living at New Richmond, WV; son of Grover and
Vernie C. (Bailey) Thorn; married on 25 Sep 1948 in Mullens, WV; Rebecca Fern Blankenship; age
16; born in Pineville, WV; single; living in New Richmond, VA; daughter of Henry and Ennis (Halsey)
Blankenship.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Evelyn Linger Thorn; 22 Aug 2013.
" Rebecca Fern Blankenship Thorn
Birth 28 Sep 1931
New Richmond, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 May 2009 (aged 77)
New Richmond, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 115887001"Additional Information Posted:
"She was the daughter of William Henry and Enis Halsey Blankenship. She married Carl Craft Thorn on September 25, 1948. They were the parents of Diana Lynn, Bobby Dean, Marvin Craft, Douglas Ross, Buddy Owen, Kenneth Kyle, David H., Ruby Arline and Hope."
1. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Marvin Craft Thorn, 69, of New Richmond, was called home on Sunday, September 29, 2019 to be reunited with his parents Carl and Rebecca Thorn at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond."Born September 7, 1950, at Tralee, he was the son of the late Carl and Rebecca (Blankenship) Thorn.
"Marvin was a former custodian for the Wyoming County Board of Education with 30 plus years of service retiring from Mullens Elementary School. He was a member of the First Church of God, Corinne. In his leisure he enjoyed hunting, fishing, being with his church family, and loved being around children.
"In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Thorn; and one brother, David Thorn.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his sister, Diane Vance of Beckley; four brothers, Bobby Thorn and his wife, Kim of North Carolina, Doug Thorn of McGraws, Buddy Thorn and his wife, Barb of Moorefield, and Kenny Thorn and his wife, Brenda of New Richmond; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Services will be 12 Noon, Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. Evelyn Williamson and Rev. Dalley Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton...."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr, Walter Allen Carr" article; submitted by Mrs. Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128,
War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr, Walter Allen Carr" article; submitted by Mrs. Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128,
War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Off-Spring of W.A. Carr, MD" article; submitted by Mrs. Christine Carr McGuire;
Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Off-Spring of W.A. Carr, MD" article; submitted by Mrs. Christine Carr McGuire;
Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #45.
Listed as Verner Sparks; age 22; born in WV; married; coal loader in mine; head of household.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-008106; Ancestry.com Website.
Verner Sparks; age 51; born 9 May 1927 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 28 Mar 1978; 6th grade education; living at General Delivery, Paynesville, Wv; son of Dave and
Chole (Payne) Sparks; married on 2 Mar 1979 in Grundy, VA; Gladys Elizabeth Sparks; maiden name
Rippeth; age 49; born 25 Feb 1930 in Wv; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended
28 Mar 1978; 7th grade education; living at General Delivery, Paynesville, WV; daughter of Bill
and Rachel (Kennedy) Rippeth.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 7; Dwelling #45.
Listed as Elizabeth Sparks; age 22; born in WV; married; in household of husband Verner Sparks.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-008106; Ancestry.com Website.
Verner Sparks; age 51; born 9 May 1927 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 28 Mar 1978; 6th grade education; living at General Delivery, Paynesville, Wv; son of Dave and
Chole (Payne) Sparks; married on 2 Mar 1979 in Grundy, VA; Gladys Elizabeth Sparks; maiden name
Rippeth; age 49; born 25 Feb 1930 in Wv; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended
28 Mar 1978; 7th grade education; living at General Delivery, Paynesville, WV; daughter of Bill
and Rachel (Kennedy) Rippeth.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 236A, Family #4.
Listed as Herbert Brown, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Ulysses G. Brown.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 197; WV Archives Web Site.
Herbert Russell Brown; age 30; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living in Rhodell, WV; son of Grant
and Earthey Brown; married on 13 Sep 1937 in Mullens, WV; Marion Ellis; age 28; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; divorced; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Robert and Stella Ellis.