1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ollie Davis
Race: Black
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 9 Jul 1917
Birth Place: Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Residence Place: Mcdowell, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Mcdowell, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Koppers Coal Co
Height: 5 8
Weight: 186
Complexion: Light Brown
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Next of Kin: Ophalia Howard
Household Members Age Relationship
Ollie Davis 23 Self (Head)
Ophalia Howard Mother"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 450; WV Archives Web Site.
Ollie Davis; age 52; born 9 Jul 1917 in Jefferson Co, AL; divorced; 1 previous marriage; Negro; living
at Box 47, Worth, WV; son of John and Ophelia (Lock) Davis; married on 20 Aug 1969 at Worth, WV;
Katherleen Cox Coles; age 49; born 15 Apr 1920; widow; one previous marriage; Negro; living at
Box 47, Worth, WV; daughter of harrison and Oma Jane (Saunders) Cox.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas E. Coles; born 16 Jul 1909 in Camel (sic) Co, VA; single; Colored; living in Worth, WV; son of
Sidney and Louvenia; married on 22 Dec 1938 in Northfork, WV; Katherine Cox; born 15 Apr 1917 in
McDowell Co, WV; single; Colored; daughter of Harrison and Oma.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 450; WV Archives Web Site.
Ollie Davis; age 52; born 9 Jul 1917 in Jefferson Co, AL; divorced; 1 previous marriage; Negro; living
at Box 47, Worth, WV; son of John and Ophelia (Lock) Davis; married on 20 Aug 1969 at Worth, WV;
Katherleen Cox Coles; age 49; born 15 Apr 1920; widow; one previous marriage; Negro; living at
Box 47, Worth, WV; daughter of harrison and Oma Jane (Saunders) Cox.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Katherleen Cox Coles
[Katherleen C Davis]
[Katherleen Cox Cox]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 15 Apr 1920
Birth Place: McDowell Mcd, West Virginia
[Arlington Mc??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 23 Feb 2006
Father: Harrison G Cox
Mother: Oma J Saunders
SSN: 235648583
Death Certificate Number: RICHARDSON FUNERAL WV
Notes: Apr 1958: Name listed as KATHERLEEN COX COLES;
Jan 1971: Name listed as KATHERLEEN C DAVIS"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
"In 1920 he (James Gianato) married Rosie Ross and they had
three sons and a daughter...."
"... "Mike, who manages Gianato’ Store. He married Lora Mae Gillespie, who passed away in
1980. They have two sons. Michael is married to Beth Harrison and they have two daughters,
Lori Beth and Krystle Ann. Son Anthony is married to Donna Chinsolo and has two daughters,
Amanda LeAnn and Kelli Nichols.
"Mike served in the U. S. Army...."
2. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Michael Andrew Gianato Jr
Divorce Date: 3 Aug 2006
Divorce Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Beth Ann Gianato "
3. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014, Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Michel Andrew Gianato Junior
Marriage Date: 9 May 2008
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Linda Sue Evans "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Beth Ann Gianato
Maiden Name: Harrison
Divorce Date: 3 Aug 2006
Divorce Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Michael Andrew Gianato "
1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mrs. Elizabeth C. "Shane" Armistead, age 93, a life long resident of Worth, WV, who peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in the comforts of her home, was born August 15, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Harrison and Oma J. (Saunders) Cox who resided in Roanoke, WV. She was a 1945 graduate of Elkhorn High School and a life long member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Arlington, WV. She enjoyed traveling and her most favorite pastime was Bingo."In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Wesley Armistead; one son,Donald Saunders; two grandsons, Johnnie Jr. and Cedric M. Williams; her siblings: Charles, Edward, and Josh Cox, Kathleen Davis and Edith Brown. She was the last surviving member of her original family.
"She leaves a life time of cherished memories to her children: Junior L. (Joyce) Terry Sr. of Dayton, OH, Cheryl A. Watkins of the home, Rhonda (Johnnie Sr.) Williams and Gary (Michele) Armistead both of Bluefield, WV, Pastor Donna E. (Fredrick) Patterson of Jacksonville, NC and Sonja Armistead of Columbus, OH; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; several generations of nephews and nieces; which includes; special nephews: Douglas Brown, Kevin Coles, Lynn Hairston, Ivory (Anne) Brown and special niece, Deborah Brown. her sister-in-law, Elena Armstead; three special daughters: Frances McDonald of Columbus, Brenda Jackson of Richmond, VA and Dr. Deloris Moore of Jacksonville; her Church family and friends.
"A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Hairston presiding, Pastor Donna E. Patterson eulogist and Pastors: Harold Calloway, David Cooper and Earl Thompson assisting. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, WV. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Family and friends will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, WV. (to leave online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com)."
1. 1920 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski; taken 2 Jan 1940; Page 138A; Image 1 of 31; Family #9/13.
Listed as Laura Ogle; age 34; born in KY; widow; cook in restaurant; head of household.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 16 Apr 1930; Page 110A; Image
43 of 62; Family #439/440.
Listed as Laura Dunigan; age 44; born in KY; married at 41; in household of son-in-law, Harry
Wright, with husband,
3. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 for Laura A Dunigan; 1930; Welch, WV; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Laura A. Dunigan; wife of William R. Dunigan; miner; living at Hemphill, WV.
1. 1920 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski; taken 2 Jan 1940; Page 138A; Image 1 of 31; Family #9/13.
Listed as Walter Ogle; age 14; born in VA; single; in household of mother Laura Ann (____) Ogle.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 16 Apr 1930; Page 110A; Image
43 of 62; Family #439/440.
Listed as Walter Ogle; age 24; born in VA; single; brakeman in coal mine; in household of brother-
in-law, Harry Wright.
1. 1920 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski; taken 2 Jan 1940; Page 138A; Image 1 of 31; Family #9/13.
Listed as Elizabeth Ogle; age 6; born in VA; single; in household of mother Laura Ann (____) Ogle.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 16 Apr 1930; Page 110A; Image
43 of 62; Family #439/440.
Listed as Elizabeth Ogle; age 17; born in VA; single; in household of brother-in-law, Harry Wright.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 038281; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Mose Vance; age 18; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; son of Charlie C. and Lacy
(Blankenship) Vance; married on 29 Oct 1966 in Russell Co, VA; Janalee Roberts; age 16; born in
Panther, WV; single; living in Davy, WV; daughter of Ervin and Minerva B. (McCoy) Roberts.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Lacy Blankenship Vance"; Article; Page 251; submitted by Brenda Wood,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 038281; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Mose Vance; age 18; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; son of Charlie C. and Lacy
(Blankenship) Vance; married on 29 Oct 1966 in Russell Co, VA; Janalee Roberts; age 16; born in
Panther, WV; single; living in Davy, WV; daughter of Ervin and Minerva B. (McCoy) Roberts.
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Shields A. Menefee
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Race: Black
Age: 23
Birth Date: 1885
Birth Place: , Franklin, VA.
Marriage Date: 24 Sep 1908
Marriage Place: Franklin County, Virginia
Father: Abner Menefee
Mother: Letitia Menefee
Spouse: Linnie M. Hopkins
FHL Film Number: 31523"
2. Franklin Co, Va; WWI Draft Registration Card #95; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Shields Amos Menefee; age 33; born 29 Jan 1885; farmer; Negro; living in Rocky Mount, VA; nearest
relative, Mrs. Linnie May Menefee, Rocky Mount, VA; medium height with stout build; brown eyes and
Black hair.
3. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Shields Amos Menefee
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Death Age: 60
Birth Date: 29 Jan 1886
Death Date: 25 Apr 1946
Death Place: Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 4 May 1946
Father: Abner Menefee
Mother: Latisha Goode
Spouse: Beulah Menefee
Certificate Number: 1946008971"
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Color Green Menefee
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Age: 37
Birth Date: abt 1910
Marriage Registration Place: Franklin, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Dec 1947
Marriage Place: Franklin, Virginia, USA
Father: Shields Menefee
Mother: Linnie Hoplins
Spouse: Dorothy May Holland
Certificate Number: 1947038874"
2. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Colonel G Menefee
Birth Date: 1910
Death Date: 1989
Cemetery: Holland Menefee Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Ferrum, Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
Spouse: Dorothy May Menefee
Children: Daplene Gail Menefee
Amos Sylvester Menefee"
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dorothy May Holland
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Age: 24
Birth Date: abt 1923
Marriage Registration Place: Franklin, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Dec 1947
Marriage Place: Franklin, Virginia, USA
Father: James Holland
Mother: Harriet T Holland
Spouse: Color Green Menefee
Certificate Number: 1947038874"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #75-043212; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arnett Wayne Browning; age 34; born 9 Apr 1941 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 327, Brenton, WV; son of Arnett Preston and Velma Edna (Cook) Browning;
married on 29 Oct 1975 in Grundy, VA; Judy Ann Batt; maiden name, Myers; age 31; born 11 Jul 1944
in OH; divorced; this is her 5th marriage; 8th grade education; living at Box 327, Brenton, WV;
daughter of Everett and Melvena Lucille (Bullinger) Myers.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
"In 1920 he (James Gianato) married Rosie Ross and they had
three sons and a daughter...."
"... "Mike, who manages Gianato’ Store. He married Lora Mae Gillespie, who passed away in
1980. They have two sons. Michael is married to Beth Harrison and they have two daughters,
Lori Beth and Krystle Ann. Son Anthony is married to Donna Chinsolo and has two daughters,
Amanda LeAnn and Kelli Nichols.
"Mike served in the U. S. Army...."
2. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Michael Andrew Gianato Jr
Divorce Date: 3 Aug 2006
Divorce Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Beth Ann Gianato "
3. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014, Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Michel Andrew Gianato Junior
Marriage Date: 9 May 2008
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Linda Sue Evans "
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014, Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Linda Sue Evans
Marriage Date: 9 May 2008
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Michel Andrew Gianato "
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #69 002576; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert D. Gillespie; age 21; born 25 Feb 1948 (written over by1947) in WV; single; this is his 1st
marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 247, Wilcoe, WV; son of John C. and Virginia (Seeps, sic
Seets) Gilespie; married on 10 Jan 1969 in Lebanon, VA; Deborah leater; age 18; born 25 Nov 1950
in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 1 yrs college education; living at 365 Gary, WV; daughter of
Woodrow and Rosa (McKinney) Lester.
2. Smyth Co, VA; Marriage License #88-050844; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Dean Gillespie; age 39; born 25 Feb 1948 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; last
marriage ended in 1980; 12th grade education; living at 610 Chatham Hill Rd, Marion, VA; son of
John Carson and Virginia Katherine (Seets) Gillespie; married on 3 Sep 1988 in Wythe Co, VA;
Trecia Ann Thomas; maiden name Smith; age 33; born 6 May 1955 in VA; divorced; this is her 2nd
marriage; last marriage ended in 1987; 10th grade education; living at Rt 1, Marion, VA; daughter of
Isaac Chrisman and Beulah Mae (Crigger) Smith.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Vernon Miller; 18 May 2012.
" Robert Dean “Bobby” Gillespie
Birth 25 Feb 1948
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 13 May 2012 (aged 64)
Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Rose Lawn Cemetery
Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 90343338"Additional Information Posted:
"MARION, Va. Robert Dean "Bobby" Gillespie, age 64, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012, at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in McDowell County, W.Va. to the late J.C. Gillespie and Virginia Gillespie and was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Angie Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie had served in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Gillespie; sons, Doug Gillespie and wife, Angie, Welch, W.Va. and David Gillespie and wife, Mary, Bluefield, W.Va.; step-son, Ronnie Gross and wife, Tina, Marion; step-daughters, Melissa Sheets, Sugar Grove and Crystal Anders and husband, Shawn, Chilhowie; grandchildren, Derek Gillespie, Katie Gillespie, Cheyenne Gillespie, Matthew Gillespie, Dustin Gross, Alli Gross, Erin Sheets, Brennan Anders, Brandon Anders, Kendyl Gross, Matthew Nelson; great-grandchild, Bryleigh Anderson; sisters, Debra Lowe and Rebecca Seymour and husband, Jimmy; brother, Johnny Gillespie and wife, Mary. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday May 17, 2012, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com Bradley's Funeral Home is serving the Gillespie family."Published in Bristol Herald Courier on May 15, 2012"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #69 002576; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert D. Gillespie; age 21; born 25 Feb 1948 (written over by1947) in WV; single; this is his 1st
marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 247, Wilcoe, WV; son of John C. and Virginia (Seeps, sic
Seets) Gilespie; married on 10 Jan 1969 in Lebanon, VA; Deborah leater; age 18; born 25 Nov 1950
in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 1 yrs college education; living at 365 Gary, WV; daughter of
Woodrow and Rosa (McKinney) Lester.