1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 165-166; submitted by J. Stephen Phelps, 184 Fieldwood Drive,
Huntingdon, TN.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Linda Barrett Phelps"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Stephen Phelps, 184
Fieldwood Drive, Hungington, TN 38344-1892.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 218; WV Archives Website.
Ralph Herman Barrett; age 23; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at War, WV; married on 20 Sep
1945 at Coalwood, WV; Bessie Consada Burnett; age 21; born and living at War, WV; single.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; War; taken 29 Apr 1940; Page 235 A; Household #250..
Listed as Ralph Barrett; age 18; born in WV; single; 3 yrs HS education; attending school; lived in
same house on1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Robert G. Barrett..
5. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ralph Barrett
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 6 Feb 1922
Death Date: 7 Jun 2010
Branch 1: AF
Enlistment Date 1: 22 Jun 1942
Release Date 1: 23 Sep 1952"
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Jamie Malone; 7 Jul 2013.
" Ralph Herman Barrett
Birth 6 Feb 1922
Death 7 Jun 2010 (aged 88)
Burial
Richlawn Cemetery
Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 113490186"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Janice Lee King Barrett.
Married on November 24,1951"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 165-166; submitted by J. Stephen Phelps, 184 Fieldwood Drive,
Huntingdon, TN.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Linda Barrett Phelps"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Stephen Phelps, 184
Fieldwood Drive, Hungington, TN 38344-1892.
3. FindAGrave,com Web Site; submitted by Jamie Malone; 7 Jul 2013.
" Janice Lee King Barrett
Birth 19 Feb 1931
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Jul 2006 (aged 75)
Tennessee, USA
Burial
Richlawn Cemetery
Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA "
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebrake; taken on 10/11 Jan 1920; Page 82A;
Image 31 of 43; Family #312/316.
Listed as Pasquall Delloso; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Antonio Dellorso.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebreak, taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 167A;
Image 33 of 57; Family #247/253.
Listed as Patsay Dellorso; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, Antonio Dellorso.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebrake; E.D. 24-22; taken on Apr 30/May 1,
1940; Page 443A; Image 31 of 68; Household #243.
Listed as Patsy Dellorso; age 27; born in WV; single; 9th grade education; coal loader; in household
of father, Antonio Dellorso.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 151; WV Archives Web Site.
Patsy Dellorso; age 35; born and living in Canebrake, WV; single; married on 2 Apr 1949 in War, WV;
Maxine Somosky; age 28; born in Gary, WV; widow; living at War, WV.
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Patsey Dellorso
SSN: 235-07-7509
Last Residence:
24884 Squire, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 9 Apr 1913
Last Benefit: 24801, Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: Jun 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)..."
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage Certificate #22320; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Henry Somoskey; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Canebrake, WV; son of
Andy and Susan Somoskey; married on 17 Sep 1937 in Tazewell, VA; Maxine Smith; age 21; born
in Gary, WV; single; living in Canebrake, WV; daughter of Raleigh and Hattie (Hicks) Smith.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebrake; E.D. 24-21; taken on 18 Apr 1940;
Page 410B; Image 18 of 52; Household #158.
Listed as Maxine Somoskey; age 19; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in McDowell Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Henry Somosky.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 151; WV Archives Web Site.
Patsy Dellorso; age 35; born and living in Canebrake, WV; single; married on 2 Apr 1949 in War, WV;
Maxine Somosky; age 28; born in Gary, WV; widow; living at War, WV.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Maxine Dellorso
[Maxine Smith]
SSN: 259901797
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Jul 1920
Birth Place: Gary McDowel, West Virginia
Father Name: Raleigh Smith
Mother Name: Hattie Hicks
Death Date: Apr 1980
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jan 1969: Name listed as MAXINE DELLORSO..."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Mary A Green
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 17
Birth Date 5 Feb 1958
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 17 May 1976
Marriage Place Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father Lloyd Green
Mother Billie Moore
Spouse Dova Duane Worthington
Certificate Number 1976018863"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 472; WV Archives Web Site.
Lloyd David Harrison Green; age 19; born in Capels, WV; single; living in Tazewell, VA; married on
6 Oct 1951 in Welch, WV; Billie Mae Moore; age 19; born in War, WV; single; living in Mohegan, WV;
with consent of J. D. Green, father of Lloyd David Harrison Green and Ethel Engegno, mother and
guardian of Billie Mae Moore.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Denise Drake Horton; 8 Dec 2012.
" Lloyd David Harrison Green
Birth 14 Apr 1932
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 7 Dec 2012 (aged 80)
Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Felts Memorial Cemetery
Galax, Galax City, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 10189945"Additional Information Posted:
"Lloyd David Harrison Green age 80 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 in the Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Green was born on April 14, 1932 in Davie County (sic Davy, McDowell Co, WV), WV to Joseph David &Minnie Elizabeth Hall Green. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Billie M. Green; daughters, Paula Thomas and Mary Huff; sisters, Beatrice Mahaffey; Mildred Stone and Margaret Lawson; brothers, Stanley Green, Wallace Green and Albert Green. Mr. Green proudly served his country in the US Navy. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Green of Galax; children, Michael Green of Dobson, NC; Kathy Gibson and Sharon Mullins, both of Welch, WV; Hazel Keys of Galax; sisters-in-law, Brenda Green and Louise Green both of Galax; Doris Green of Bluefield, WV; twelve grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Monday, December 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Rev. Bill Linkous and Rev. Jeff Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Felts Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 PM until time for the funeral service at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 472; WV Archives Web Site.
Lloyd David Harrison Green; age 19; born in Capels, WV; single; living in Tazewell, VA; married on
6 Oct 1951 in Welch, WV; Billie Mae Moore; age 19; born in War, WV; single; living in Mohegan, WV;
with consent of J. D. Green, father of Lloyd David Harrison Green and Ethel Engegno, mother and
guardian of Billie Mae Moore.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District #8; Abbott; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 331B; Image 10 of 31;
Family #81/83.
Listed as Charles S. Hale; age 37; born in Jun 1892 in KY; married for 1 yr; farmer; head of household.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; taken on 23 Apr 1910; Page 193A;
Image 1 of 2; Family #164/174.
Listed as C.S. Hale; age 48; born in KY; married twice; last time for 11 yrs; coal miner; head of household.
3. 1920 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #25; Hellier; taken on 16 Jan 1920; Page 169A; Image 27 of 41;
Family #274/274.
Listed as Charles S. Hale; age 57; born in KY; married; coal miner; head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; taken on 11 Apr 1930; page 54A;
Image 37 of 57; Family #236/241.
Listed as Charles S. Hale; age 68; born in KY; married at 20; retired; in household of daughter,
Mary Hale Worley.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District #8; Abbott; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 331B; Image 10 of 31;
Family #81/83.
Listed as Jennie Hale; age 12; born in Jul 1887 in KY; in household of father, Charles S. Hale.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District #8; Abbott; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 331B; Image 10 of 31;
Family #81/83.
Listed as Annie Hale; age 8; born in May 1892 in KY; in household of father, Charles S. Hale.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 392; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Stress; age 19; born in Stirrat, WV; single; living at English, WV; married on 2 Dec
1961 at War, WV; Beulah Juanita Belcher; age 23; born in Cucumber, WV; single; living
at Bartley, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Walter Stress, 75, of Bartley, passed away, Friday, March 3, 2017 at McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary WV. Born January 28, 1942 in Stirrat, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Helen Diviak Stress.
He was a long time resident of Bartley, WV and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in War, WV. He was a member of the Berwind Masonic Lodge #141, a Beni Kedem Shriner, and a proud Air Force Veteran. He loved gardening and fishing; and he never met a stranger.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Josephine Sizemore, and Sophie Prichard; one brother, Joseph Stress Jr.
"Survivors include his wife of fifty five years, Juanita Belcher Stress, two daughters, Debra Garst and husband Jimmy of Jonesborough, TN, Michele Mays and husband Joey of Simpsonville, S.C.; three grandsons, Josh Mays of Knoxville, TN, James and Jacob Garst, both of Jonesborough, TN; two brothers, Edward Stress and wife Carrie of Bluefield, WV, Edwin Stress and wife Kathy of Yukon, WV; three sisters, Margaret Perry and husband Leon, Helen Christian and husband Lundy, and Judy Hayes and husband Butch of Plant City, FL.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, March 6, 2017 at 12 Noon From the Calvary Baptist Church in War WV, with Pastor Gary Pennington Officiating, Burial will follow at Green Hills Memory Gardens Cedar Bluff, VA where graveside Masonic Rights will be conducted by Berwind Lodge # 141 AF & AM. ...:
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 392; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Stress; age 19; born in Stirrat, WV; single; living at English, WV; married on 2 Dec
1961 at War, WV; Beulah Juanita Belcher; age 23; born in Cucumber, WV; single; living
at Bartley, WV.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Morgal L Gibson
Also Known As: Morgan L. Gibson
2nd Also Known As Name: Morgan Lee Gibson
Event Date: 18 Jul 2001
Event Place: Capels, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 19 Dec 1952 ...""...Possible Relatives: Christopher M. Gibson, Kathryn Louise Gibson,
Scottie L. Gibson, Shannon D. Gibson..."
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Monday Evening; 29 Jul 2019; Page 2.
"Echoes of the Past"
"Twenty Years Ago"
"1999"
"Our New Little Angel Is Five Years Old Today - Jessica Renae Gibson is five years old today, Thursday, July 29, 1999. She is the daughter of Chris and Shannon Bryant Gibson of Wilcoe. Maternal
grandparents are Avon Bryant of Keystone, and the late Kimbo Bryant. Paternal grandparents are Kathy
and Morgan Gibson of Moheagan."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Kathy L Gibson
Also Known As: Kathryn L. Gibson
2nd Also Known As Name: K. Gibson
3rd Also Known As Name: Kathryn Louise Gibson
Event Date: 18 Jul 2001
Event Place: Capels, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1953 ...""...Possible Relatives: Christopher M. Gibson, Morgan L.Gibson, Jr,
Scottie L. Gibson, Shannon D. Gibson..."
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Monday Evening; 29 Jul 2019; Page 2.
"Echoes of the Past"
"Twenty Years Ago"
"1999"
"Our New Little Angel Is Five Years Old Today - Jessica Renae Gibson is five years old today, Thursday, July 29, 1999. She is the daughter of Chris and Shannon Bryant Gibson of Wilcoe. Maternal
grandparents are Avon Bryant of Keystone, and the late Kimbo Bryant. Paternal grandparents are Kathy
and Morgan Gibson of Moheagan."
3. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kathryn Louise Gibson, 66, of Mohegan, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Welch Community Hospital. Born December 11, 1953, in Welch, she was the daughter of the late Billie Mae Moore Green and Lloyd David Harrison Green."She was a homemaker and a former Sales Clerk for several local businesses. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in by two sisters, Paula Thomas and Mary Huff.
"Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 47 years, Morgan Lee Gibson of the home; three sons, Chris Gibson and wife Shanon of Helenwood, TN, Scott Gibson and wife Sara of Montgomery, TX and Morgan “Mo” Gibson and wife Rebecca of Mohegan; one brother, Mike Green and wife Becky of Mohegan; one sister, Sharon Mullins of Rich Creek, VA; five granddaughters, Jessica, Skyler, Raven, Emma and Avery Gibson.
"A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 12:00 Noon from the Ark of Safety Church in Roderfield with Reverend Danny Blackburn, officiating.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Gibson family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Ashland-Monitor; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 11;
Dwelling #76.
Listed as Lawrence E. Rose; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Elbert Rose.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 337; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Elbert Rose; age 30; born 25 Apr 1937 in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; one previous
marriage; living at Welch, WV; son of Elbert and Ethel (Knuckles) Rose; married on 3 Jun 1967 in
Elkhorn, WV; Mary Elizabeth Belcher; age 24; born 20 May 1943 in Maitland, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Maitland, WV; daughter of William O. and Lillian (Belcher) Belcher.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Elbert Rose; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Crumpler, WV; married on
8 May 1957 at the brides home in Crumpler, WV; Zella Goldie Garbo; age 17; born and living in
Crumpler, WV; single; with consent of John and Beulah Garbo, parents of Zella Goldie Garbo.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Elbert Rose; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Crumpler, WV; married on
8 May 1957 at the brides home in Crumpler, WV; Zella Goldie Garbo; age 17; born and living in
Crumpler, WV; single; with consent of John and Beulah Garbo, parents of Zella Goldie Garbo.