1. 1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; Hearn Addition to Princeton; E.D. 28-34; taken
19 Apr 1940; Page 523B; Image 28 of 84; Household #227.
Listed as Bidie B. Whittaker; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Jodie A, Whittaker.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Orval Hodges; 5 Dec 2016.
" Biddie Bell Bauguess Whittaker Thomas
Birth 22 May 1938
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Nov 2016 (aged 78)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Cremated, Ashes scattered
Memorial ID 173508175"Additional Information Posted:
"d/o Jodie A. & Virgie Meadows Whittaker
w/o 1st husband Wayne Thompson Bauguess
w/o 2nd Ralph Thomas"Biddie Bell Thomas
"May 22, 1938 - November 26, 2016
"Life Legacy
"Biddie Bell Whittaker Thomas, 78, of Princeton, WV, passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with Giant Cell Arteritis, a rare inflammatory vasculitis, which attacked the arteries of her heart and brain, on Saturday November 26, 2016 at Roanoke Memorial Medical Center with family by her side.
"Born May 22, 1938 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Virgie and Jodie Whittaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Wayne Thompson Bauguess; one brother Joe Whittaker; five sisters Jean Webb, Barbara Whittaker, Sis Smith, Bonnie Varney and Hazel Jones.
"She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and best friend.
"Biddie was a small business entrepreneur starting and operating many successful businesses over her lifetime, including Thomas Ceramics, Thomas Roofing, Thomas Sanitation and Thomas Paving.
"She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years Ralph Thomas and will be lovingly remembered by her three sons: Charlie Bauguess and wife Sherry, Mark Thomas and companion John Collins, Scott Thomas and wife Christy; one daughter Tammy Thomas; five grandchildren Heather Ramirez and husband Fred, Chasen Thomas and wife Jackie and Christopher Thomas, Brittany and Brandon Moore; three great grandchildren, Dhestyn, Saeghyn and Glaecyn Ramirez; Rhonda Thomas mother of Heather and Chasen; three brothers, Bud, Jack and Frank Whittaker; two sisters, Debbie Fowler and Sandra Brinkley.
"In accordance with Biddie’s wishes, her body has been cremated and her remains will be scattered to the wind at some of her favorite locations in the world."
1. 1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; Hearn Addition to Princeton; E.D. 28-34; taken
19 Apr 1940; Page 523B; Image 28 of 84; Household #227.
Listed as Shirley E. Whittaker; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Jodie A, Whittaker.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Shirley Elizabeth Whittaker
[Shirley Elizabeth Smith]
[Shirley Smith]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Oct 1935
Birth Place: Princeton Meadows, West Virginia
[Princeton ME]
Death Date: 7 Jul 2002
Father: Jodie Whittaker
Mother: Virgie Meadows
SSN: 234508097
Notes: Apr 1952: Name listed as SHIRLEY ELIZABETH WHITTAKER;
Oct 1956: Name listed as SHIRLEY ELIZABETH SMITH;
17 Jul 2002: Name listed as SHIRLEY E SMITH"
1. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gregory Douglas “Happy Days” Lambert, 56, of Premier, WV, departed this world on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Born June 11, 1964 he was the son of the late Howard James Lambert and Barbara Carol Vance Lambert.
He worked at Bluestone Coal Company and had worked as a truck driver for 37 years. Driving trucks was his passion. He was also a huge sports fan and loved the Miami Dolphins football team. He always had a smile on his face and knew exactly how to make someone laugh.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Brian Scott Lambert; his brother, Michael David Lambert; his sister, Melissa Lambert; brother-in-law, Benny Bowles and both maternal and paternal grandparents.
Left to cherish his memories are his sister, Tonya Allen; niece, Courtney Allen and special niece Leighton all of the home. His sister Anna Bowles and companion Charles Coffey (Little Buddy) of Premier; granddaughter, Sarah Lambert and his loving wife of 21 years, Tammy Reed of Princeton; special cousin, Joey Mullins of Princeton and many friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 11 AM from the Ark of Safety Church in Roderfield with Reverend Danny Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow at the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield.
Friends may call at the church Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 6 to 9 PM. Services and Visitation will be held in accordance to Covid-19 Guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced. Group size must be limited to 25 people or less.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Lambert family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.
2. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #31647; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Wally Kappa; age 29; born in Matoaka, WV; single; miner; living in Northfork, WV; son of Joe and
Mary Kappa; married on 18 Nov 1950 in Clintwood, VA; Bonnie B. Robertson; age 23; born in
McComas, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Montcalm, WV; daughter of Bill and Bessie
(Dudley) Robertson.
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #31647; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Wally Kappa; age 29; born in Matoaka, WV; single; miner; living in Northfork, WV; son of Joe and
Mary Kappa; married on 18 Nov 1950 in Clintwood, VA; Bonnie B. Robertson; age 23; born in
McComas, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Montcalm, WV; daughter of Bill and Bessie
(Dudley) Robertson.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 9 Aug
1940; Page 1143A; Image 47 of 60; Household #349.
Listed as Harrison Baker; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Clarles L. Baker.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 111; WV Archives Web Site.
Harrison Baker; age 20; born and living at Jolo, WV; single; married on 17 Sep 1955 at War, WV;
Birdie Payne; age 22; born and living in Paynesville, WV; single; with consent of Charlie and Medie
Baker, parents of Harrison Baker.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 111; WV Archives Web Site.
Harrison Baker; age 20; born and living at Jolo, WV; single; married on 17 Sep 1955 at War, WV;
Birdie Payne; age 22; born and living in Paynesville, WV; single; with consent of Charlie and Medie
Baker, parents of Harrison Baker.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by butterfly2969; 4 Nov 2014.
" James Everett Yates, Sr
Birth 22 Jul 1921
Taylors Valley, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Death 1 May 1973 (aged 51)
Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Jackson Lewis Cemetery
Taylors Valley, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 138276423"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by butterfly2969; 4 Nov 2014.
" Stella Mae Shoemaker Yates
Birth 14 Aug 1921
Gary, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 17 Jan 2002 (aged 80)
Burial
Jackson Lewis Cemetery
Taylors Valley, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 138276418 "
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1953); Page 134; Lin #14; WV Archives Web Site.
Everett Fletcher; age 29; born and living in Princeton, WV; single; married on 17 Oct 1953 in Princeton,
WV; Shirley Ann Taylor; age 20; born in Hiawatha, WV; single; living in Princeton, WV
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1953); Page 134; Lin #14; WV Archives Web Site.
Everett Fletcher; age 29; born and living in Princeton, WV; single; married on 17 Oct 1953 in Princeton,
WV; Shirley Ann Taylor; age 20; born in Hiawatha, WV; single; living in Princeton, WV