1. "The Moring News"; Wilmington, DE; Tuesday; 3 Aug 1965; Page 23; Newspapers.com Website.
"Marriage Licenses
"Sussex County
"MacArthur Carlos Bishop, Milford, and Christine Ruth Thomas, Milford."
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage license #79-005233; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carless MacArthur Bishop; age 36; born 19 Jul 1942 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 18 Jun 1978; 11th grade education; living at Box 712, New Richmond, VA; son of
Jessie James and Alice Romaine (Lester) Bishop; married on 16 Feb 1979 in Rich Creek, VA; Fern
Thompson; maiden name Shumate; born 15 Oct 1941 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriege ended 11 Mar 1972; 1 yr college education; living at 212 1/2 Beckley Ave, Beckley, Raleigh
Co, WV; daughter of Garland and Virginia Blanche (Hood) Shumate.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Arnie Lilly; 6 Oct 2020.
" McArthur Carlos Bishop
Birth 18 Jul 1942
Bud, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 25 Oct 1986 (aged 44)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 216431370"Additional Information Posted:
"McARTHUR CARLOS BISHOP ~ (18 July 1942~25 October 1986)"He is the son of Jesse James Bishop and the late Alice Brumfield Bishop. He died Saturday, October 25, 1986 at a Beckley, West Virginia hospital following a short illness.
"He was a disabled coal miner. He last worked at Itmann No. 2 mine. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America.
"He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cleopatra Bishop.
"He is survived by his wife, Lola Jenny Shorter Bishop; two sons, Carlos Lee Bishop and James Douglas Bishop; three daughters, Jeannettia Ruth Cook, Anita Graley, and Donna Marie Bishop; three brothers, Patrick Bishop, Bill Bishop, and Jessie Bishop; five sisters, Linda Yosich, Lisa Boyer Lester, Kathy Lester, Ellen Strider, and Joyce Rodriquez; and two half-sisters, Drema Shrewsbury and Peggy McKinney.
"Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 31, 1986 at Rose & Quesenberry Peace Chapel, Beckley with Rev. H.G. Shrewsbury Jr. officiating. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity."
1. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Christine R. Faulkner
Social Security Number 222-32-3628
Birth Date 16 Jan 1950
Issue year 1964
Issue State Delaware
Last Residence 24867, New Richmond, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Death Date 8 Sep 1990"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 128; WV Archives Web Site.
Will Ferguson; age 30; born in Wilkes Co, NC; single; white (sic, Black); miner; living in Huger, WV'
son of Thomas and Nelia; married on 11 Apr 1914 at Olmstead, WV; Mary Leanner Withrow; age
25; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic, KY); single; white (sic, Black); daughter of Robert and _____.
2. 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 William Ferguson; age 32; born in NC; married; Black; coal miner; head of household.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 19 Apr 1930; Page 114B; Image
52 of 62; Family #518/537.
Listed as William Ferguson; age 42; born in NC; married at 27; Negro; track layer in coal mine;
head of household.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Capels; taken 5 Apr 1940; E.D. 24-34; taken
5 Apr 1940; page 578A; Image 7 of 36; Household #47.
Listed as William Ferguson; age 49; born in NC; married; Negro; 6th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-882; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert William Ferguson; age 52; born 26 Aug 1890 in Wilkes Co, NC; living at Capels, WV;
employed by New River Pocahontas Coal Co, Caples, WV; name fo person who will always know
address, wife, Mary Ferguson; Negro; 5'10" tal; 184 lbs; brown eyes, black hair; light brown
complexion.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #12858; WV Archives Website.
William Robert Ferguson; age 66; born in 1885 (sic, 1890) in Dallas, TX (sic, Wilkes Co, NC);
married; coal miner; Negro; son of unknown parents; died 29 Sep 1951 in Roderfield, WV; due to
coronary thrombosis, with cardio-renal; buried 2 Oct 1951 in Roderfield, WV; informant, Mary
Ferguson.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 128; WV Archives Web Site.
Will Ferguson; age 30; born in Wilkes Co, NC; single; white (sic, Black); miner; living in Huger, WV;
son of Thomas and Nelia; married on 11 Apr 1914 at Olmstead, WV; Mary Leanner Withrow; age
25; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic, KY); single; white (sic, Black); daughter of Robert and _____.
2. 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 Mary Ferguson; age 29; born in KY; married; mulatto; in household of husband, Robert
W. Ferguson..
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 19 Apr 1930; Page 114B; Image
52 of 62; Family #518/537.
Listed as Mary Ferguson; age 40; born in KY; married at 24; Negro;in household of husband,
Robert W. Ferguson.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Capels; taken 5 Apr 1940; E.D. 24-34; taken
5 Apr 1940; page 578A; Image 7 of 36; Household #47.
Listed as Mary Ferguson; age 38 (sic?); born in OH; married; Negro; 3rd grade education; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Robert W. Ferguson.
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.