1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Capels; E.D. 24-34; taken 5 Apr 1940;
Page 578B; Image 8 of 36; Household #59.
Listed as Frank Alston; age 31; born in NC; married; Negro; 3rd grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Capels; Central Pocahontas Coal Co;
taken ____1920; Page 281A; Image 11 of 14; Family #384/385.
Listed as Alda Ferguson; age 7; born in WV; mulatto; in household of father, Robert W. Ferguson..
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 19 Apr 1930; Page 114B; Image
52 of 62; Family #518/537.
Listed as Alder Ferguson; age 14; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, Robert W. Ferguson.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Capels; E.D. 24-34; taken 5 Apr 1940;
Page 578B; Image 8 of 36; Household #59.
Listed as Alder Alston; age 25; born in WV; married; Negro; 6th grade education; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Frank Alston.
4. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Alder Alston
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998
Residence Place Roderfield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 06 Jan 1916
Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
Record Number 787424098"
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alder Alston
[Alder F Alston]
[Alder Ferguson]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 6 Jan 1916
Birth Place: Maitland, West Virginia
[Maitland|]
Death Date: 20 Jul 1992
Claim Date: 26 Feb 1974
Father: Robert W Ferguson
Mother: Mary Withrow
SSN: 236288510
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 18 Aug 1982: Name listed as ALDER ALSTON;
18 Aug 1992: Name listed as ALDER F ALSTON"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Capels; E.D. 24-34; taken 5 Apr 1940;
Page 578B; Image 8 of 36; Household #59.
Listed as Robert William Alston; age 6; born in WV; Negro; 1st grade education; attending school'
lived in McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Frank Alston.
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; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Haglers of Caretta"; Article; Page 160; submitted by Ramondo
Hagler, Caretta, WV 24821.
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; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
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; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
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; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
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; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Haglers of Caretta"; Article; Page 160; submitted by Ramondo
Hagler, Caretta, WV 24821.
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; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
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; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
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; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
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; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 341; WV Archives Web Site.
William Clarence McCormick, Jr; age 25; born 8 May 1940 in Thorpe, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Box 217, Gary, WV; son of William Clarence and Lucille (Rush) McCormick;
married on 4 Jun 1965 in Welch, WV; Brenda Kay Dunn; age 17; born 22 Aug 1947 in Welch, WV;
single; no previous marriage; living at Box 148, Welch, WV; daughter of Vernon Arthur and Stella
(Roberts) Dunn; with consent of Vernon and Stella Dunn, parents of Brenda Kay Dunn.
Following in Christ’s Footsteps
June 03, 2019
Matthew 10:24-42
Much of Christianity has a distorted view of discipleship. In our desire to see more people come to Christ, we may be guilty of offering a gospel that emphasizes the benefits of following Jesus while avoiding any mention of the cost involved.
However, Jesus didn’t shy away from speaking truth. He let people know that being His disciple would not be easy, because they’d be following in His footsteps. Since Christ didn’t sail through life without challenges, why should we? Our goal should be to become like our Savior, and that means we must be willing to suffer to one degree or another.
Contrary to what many contemporary sermons suggest, following Jesus may not make your relationships better. It could become a source of contention because a true disciple’s love, devotion, and loyalty to Christ supersedes every other relationship. If what a friend or family member desires contradicts what the Lord has commanded, then the choice must be to follow Christ rather than a loved one.
As Christians, we’ll frequently be tempted to compromise in order to avoid misunderstanding, criticism, rejection, or persecution. But as Christ’s followers, we are called to live a crucified life—and compromise undercuts the wholehearted nature of crucifixion. We cannot pursue the acceptance of the world and at the same time follow the Lord. Until we stand with both feet on the side of obedience, we forfeit assurance of God’s peace and blessings.
Although discipleship is costly, the reward is great. Jesus promises to confess us as His own before God when we enter our heavenly home.
Bible in One Year: Job 9-12
William Clarence McCormick, Jr; age 25; born 8 May 1940 in Thorpe, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Box 217, Gary, WV; son of William Clarence and Lucille (Rush) McCormick;
married on 4 Jun 1965 in Welch, WV; Brenda Kay Dunn; age 17; born 22 Aug 1947 in Welch, WV;
single; no previous marriage; living at Box 148, Welch, WV; daughter of Vernon Arthur and Stella
(Roberts) Dunn; with consent of Vernon and Stella Dunn, parents of Brenda Kay Dunn.
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; "The Hurt Family"; Article; Page
175; submitted by Ricky Bridges, Berwind, WV 24815.
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; "The Hurt Family"; Article; Page
175; submitted by Ricky Bridges, Berwind, WV 24815.
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; "The Hurt Family"; Article; Page
175; submitted by Ricky Bridges, Berwind, WV 24815.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roger Lee "Bear" White, 54, of Big Sandy, WV, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his residence. Born December 7, 1961, he was the son of the late Galford, and Glenda Jean Fornash White. He was a resident of McDowell County for the past fifteen years, where he attended the Shilo Baptist Church. He was disabled.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Amanda K. Justice, one brother, Rocky Dean White, and one cousin, Tom Owens.
"Survivors include, his wife of thirty years, Emma Jean Justice White of the home, one son, Tommy Cline and wife Regenia of Caretta WV, one daughter, Debbie Orndorff and husband Junior of Premier WV, three grandchildren, Anthony, Amanda, and Ashley, two sisters, Kathy Schooneyer and husband Keith of Elkins WV, and Carol Jefferson of N.C., one brother, Robert Palmer of Elkins WV, four special friends, Jerry and Faye Walls, and Linda and Glen Stanley, and several Aunts and Uncles.
"Memorial Services will be conducted, Friday, July 8, 2016 from 12 Noon to 1 P.M. at Shilo Baptist Church in Maitland WV, with pastor Dean Kran officiating, in accordance with his wishes the body has been cremated...."
(Maybe RIN 92238, daughter of Lonnie Justice)
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; "The Hurt Family"; Article; Page
175; submitted by Ricky Bridges, Berwind, WV 24815.
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; "The Hurt Family"; Article; Page
175; submitted by Ricky Bridges, Berwind, WV 24815.
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; "The Hurt Family"; Article; Page
175; submitted by Ricky Bridges, Berwind, WV 24815.
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; "The Hurt Family"; Article; Page
175; submitted by Ricky Bridges, Berwind, WV 24815.
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; "The Hurt Family"; Article; Page
175; submitted by Ricky Bridges, Berwind, WV 24815.
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; "The Hurt Family"; Article; Page
175; submitted by Ricky Bridges, Berwind, WV 24815.
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; "The Hurt Family"; Article; Page
175; submitted by Ricky Bridges, Berwind, WV 24815.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Donna Sutphin Armentrout; 21 Jan 2014.
" Joseph P. “Joe” Goad
Birth 15 Sep 1884
Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Death 7 Sep 1944 (aged 59)
Catawba, Roanoke County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Goad Cemetery (Patrick Goad)
Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 123839630"Additional Information Posted:
"m(1)Laura Susan Jackson
m(2)Lula Mae Quesenberry"Children of Joseph P. Goad and Lula Quesenberry
"1. Alvin "Roscoe" Goad b 1912 Co, m Velma Marie Quesenberry.
"2. Helen Mae Goad (Mae), b ca 1915 Va, m Elbert Hurt
"3. Gilmer C. Goad, b 5 Jun 1916 - d 26 Aug 1935
"4. Clara Beatrice Goad (Beatrice), b 1918 - 1936 m Edgar Dillard,
"5. John Marsh Goad (Marsh), b ca 1920 WVa.
"6. Neal Burton Goad, b 2 Apr 1920
"7. Gertrude Goad, b ca 1924 WVa,