1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Thomas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1941
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 30 Apr 1960
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Henry Thomas
Mother: Gladys Christian
Spouse: Arzonia Oxford
Certificate Number: 1960009545"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Arzonia Oxford
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1941
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 30 Apr 1960
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Dewey Oxford
Mother: Hazel Phillips
Spouse: John Thomas
Certificate Number: 1960009545"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jennifer Lynn Thomas, 60, of War, WV, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary. Born October 5, 1960, she was the daughter of the late John Frank Thomas and Arzonia Jane Oxford Thomas."Jennifer was a graduate of Big Creek High School; she was a self-employed Seamstress and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in War and she loved to sing.
"Those left to cherish her memories are one sister, Sarah Ann Ramsey of War; nephews, John Ramsey (Kasandra) of Bartley, Mackenzie Ramsey (Victoria) of Warriormine; several aunts and uncles including Spencer and Dorothy Oxford of War and Debbie and Floyd Cassady of War.
"A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM from the Emmanuel Baptist Church in War with Reverend Spencer Oxford, officiating.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Thomas family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Deborah Sue Cassady, 71, of War, WV, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at her home following a long illness."Debbie was born on September 14, 1954 in War, WV to the late Dewey Oxford and the late Hazel Oxford Hampton. Debbie worked in the McDowell County School System for most of her life until she retired. After retirement, Debbie loved to do crafts especially diamond dots.
"In addition to her parents, she is proceeded in death by three sisters, Arizona Thomas, Beulah VanDyke and Geneva Murray and three brothers, Walter Oxford, Buddy Oxford and Bruce Oxford.
"Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, William “Floyd” Cassady, two sons, Willie (Crystal) Cassady and Marlin (Kim) Cassady; four grandchildren, Katelyn (Randy) Campbell, Kristopher (Savannah) Cassady, Jacob (Jamie) Lester and Hunter Cassady; one sister, Ginny (Hubert) Altizer and one brother, Spencer (Dorothy) Oxford.
"Honoring Debbie’s wishes, she will be cremated and no services will be conducted.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."