1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #1684; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gilbert W. Scott; age 28; born in Giles Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; Celanese
employee; living at Pembroke, VA; son of Charles M. and Audrey Almeda (Kirk) Scott; married
on 24 Jan 1953 at Pearisburg, VA; Dorothy Sabat Shirley, maiden name Sabat; divorced; one
previous marriage; Celanese employee; living at pearisburg, VA; daughter of Mack and Alice B.
(Wilson) Sabat.
2. Giles Co, VA; Divorce Decree #5830; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dorothy Sabat Scott; age ___; born in McDowell Co, WV; unemplyed; living at Pearisburg, VA;
was granted a divorce for desertion from Gilbert Wallace Scott; age__; born in Giles Co, VA;
occupation unknown; residence unknown; marriage occurred 24 Jan 1953; lasted 2 yrs, 1 child;
seperated in 1955; absolute; no alimony.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #22755; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Lawrence Shirley; age 24; born in Boone, NC; single; US Army; farmer; living at Deep Gap,
NC; son of Enzer and Snow (Watson) Shirley; married on 13 Sep 1945 in Pearisburg, VA; Dorothy
Sabat; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living in Pearisburg, VA; daughter of Mack and
Alice (Wilson) Sabat.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #1684; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gilbert W. Scott; age 28; born in Giles Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; Celanese
employee; living at Pembroke, VA; son of Charles M. and Audrey Almeda (Kirk) Scott; married
on 24 Jan 1953 at Pearisburg, VA; Dorothy Sabat Shirley, maiden name Sabat; divorced; one
previous marriage; Celanese employee; living at pearisburg, VA; daughter of Mack and Alice B.
(Wilson) Sabat.
3. Giles Co, VA; Divorce Decree #5830; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dorothy Sabat Scott; age ___; born in McDowell Co, WV; unemplyed; living at Pearisburg, VA;
was granted a divorce for desertion from Gilbert Wallace Scott; age__; born in Giles Co, VA;
occupation unknown; residence unknown; marriage occurred 24 Jan 1953; lasted 2 yrs, 1 child;
seperated in 1955; absolute; no alimony.
4. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #32889; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Barger Bishop; age 37; born and living in Eggleston, VA; single; textile worker; son of
James Tinsley and Mattie (Bower) Bishop; married on 5 Nov 1960 at Staffordsville, VA; Dorothy
Sabat Scott, maiden name Sabat; age 30; born in Eckman, WV; divorced; 1(sic 2) previous
marriages; daughter of Mack and Alice (Wilson) Sabat.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dorothy Sabat Shirley
[Dorothy Sabat]
[Dorothy Scott]
[Dorothy Bishop]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Jan 1928
Birth Place: Eckman McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 13 Dec 2001
Father: Mack Sabat
Mother: Alice B Wilson
SSN: 228306424
Notes: May 1946: Name listed as DOROTHY SABAT SHIRLEY;
Oct 1950: Name listed as DOROTHY SABAT;
Mar 1953: Name listed as DOROTHY SABAT SCOTT;
Apr 1967: Name listed as DOROTHY S BISHOP"
6. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dorothy Sabat Bishop
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 71
Birth Date: abt 1930
Death Date: 13 Dec 2001
Death Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 2001051963"
7. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dorothy Bishop
Maiden Name: Sabat
Birth Date: 11 Jan 1928
Birth Place: McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 13 Dec 2001
Death Place: Giles County, Virginia, United States of America
Cemetery: Birchlawn Burial Park
Burial or Cremation Place: Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
Father: Mack Sabat
Mother: Alice Bessie Sabat
Spouse: Gilbert W Scott
URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-..."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #71 027323; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Benny Joe Cook; age 23; born 29 Apr 1948 in WV; single; this was his first marriage; 2 yrs
college education; living at General Delivery, Oceana, WV; son of Bernie Seldon and
Christine (Harrington) Cook; married on 31 Jul 1971 in Pearisburg, VA; Debra Kay Cook; age
18; born 21 Nov 1952 in KY; single; this was her first marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at
Box 135, Kopperston, WV; daughter of Harry Franklin and Florine (Meade) Cook.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #71 027323; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Benny Joe Cook; age 23; born 29 Apr 1948 in WV; single; this was his first marriage; 2 yrs
college education; living at General Delivery, Oceana, WV; son of Bernie Seldon and
Christine (Harrington) Cook; married on 31 Jul 1971 in Pearisburg, VA; Debra Kay Cook; age
18; born 21 Nov 1952 in KY; single; this was her first marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at
Box 135, Kopperston, WV; daughter of Harry Franklin and Florine (Meade) Cook.
1. "The Herald Registry"; Beckley, WV; 14 Feb 2018; Newspaper Obit.
"Randall Sterling Campbell, Sr. of Mullens passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Born June 18, 1957, he was the son of Bernard R. Campbell and Betty L. Davidson.
Randall was a member of the UMWA and a member of the Mullens Pentecostal Holiness Church.
In addition to his parents, Randall is preceded in death by his sister Rosa McKinney.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Cathy Sloane Campbell; sons, Randall Campbell, Jr., Steven Campbell (Kristen); ten grandchildren, Catelyn Nicole Campbell, Maddison Campbell, Kara Campbell, Matthew Campbell, Matthew Baker, Natalee Woolum, Randall Campbell III, Lillian Campbell, Joseph Wran, Jocelyn Halstead; brothers, Hoppy Campbell (Kathy), Bernald Campbell (Nancy), Robert Campbell; sisters, Dorothy Roach (David), Betty Jo Miller (Tony), and Della Campbell.
Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens...."
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Paul J Belcher
Address: Holberts Run
Residence Place: Kimball, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24853"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Paul J Belcher [Paul H Belcher]
Birth Date: Oct 1955
Residence Date: 1995-2020
Address: Po Box 1755
Residence: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24801
Second Residence Date: 2006-2015
Second Address: 720 Bridge St
Second Residence: Kimball, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24853
Third Residence Date: 2012-2014
Third Address: 720 Brdge
Third Residence: Kimball, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24853
Fourth Residence Date: 2001-2003
Fourth Address: 1218 W 12th St
Fourth Residence: Nitro, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 25143"
3. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Newspaper Obit; 27 Oct 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Paul J. Belcher “Hopsing” age 66 of Welch closed his eyes on earth and opened them in Heaven on Sunday, October 10, 2021 with his family by his side following a brief battle with cancer. Paul made his best decision in life by accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior prior to his departure. He enjoyed many sports especially watching football and was known for his pool shooting skills. He was a disabled veteran. Born on October 9, 1955 He was the son of the late Paul H. And JoAnn Belcher of Big Four."In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Wanda J. Collins.
"Left to cherish his memory are his son David A. Belcher, Bluefield, Daughters Micole Bishop of Arkansas, Tiffany Lowe of North Carolina, Savannah Privett of Pineville and Katherine Spurlin of Princeton. 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Sister Pauline Perry of Roanoke, Brother Jimmy Ray Belcher of Roanoke and Sister Cathy Church and husband Donald of Big Four a host of nieces and nephews.
"A memorial in his honor will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 1 O’Clock at the Martha Moore Park in Welch with his lifelong friend Minister Tommy Craft officiating."
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Cathy A Belcher
Address: PO Box 1755
Residence Place: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24801-1755"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 489; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Sorah; born 26 Feb 1920 in VA; single; living at Superior, WV; son of Albert and
Anna Mae; married on 18 Mar 1941 at Welch, WV; Margaret Berta; born 4 Oct 1924 in
WV; single; living at Superior; daughter of Steve and Marcella.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 489; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Sorah; born 26 Feb 1920 in VA; single; living at Superior, WV; son of Albert and
Anna Mae; married on 18 Mar 1941 at Welch, WV; Margaret Berta; born 4 Oct 1924 in
WV; single; living at Superior; daughter of Steve and Marcella.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elmer Huston Sorah Jr
[Elmer Houston Sorah Jr]
[E Sorah Jr]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Jul 1941
Birth Place: Superior Mcd, West Virginia
[Superior, West Virginia]
Death Date: 15 Oct 1991
Father: Elmer H Sorah
Mother: Margaret K Berta
SSN: 236582407
Death Certificate Number: 035775
Notes: Jun 1955: Name listed as ELMER HUSTON SORAH JR;
16 Dec 1985: Name listed as ELMER HOUSTON SORAH JR;
22 May 1998: Name listed as E H SORAH"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Marcella Ann Sorah
[Marcella Ann Blankenship]
[Marcella Blankenship]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 May 1944
Birth Place: Superior Mcd, West Virginia
[Welch McDowe??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 11 May 2004
SSN: 235660443
Notes: Jul 1959: Name listed as MARCELLA ANN SORAH;
Aug 1966: Name listed as MARCELLA ANN BLANKENSHIP;
26 May 2004: Name listed as MARCELLA A BLANKENSHIP"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Allen Sorah
[James Sorah]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1952
Birth Place: Superior Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: Aug 1986
SSN: 235820371
Notes: Jan 1967: Name listed as JAMES ALLEN SORAH;
31 Dec 1987: Name listed as JAMES SORAH"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Joe Preston Sorah
[Joe P Sorah]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Nov 1954
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 23 Sep 2001
SSN: 236887594
Notes: Feb 1970: Name listed as JOE PRESTON SORAH;
28 Sep 2001: Name listed as JOE P SORAH"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 138; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Lee Stewart; age 21; born and living in Rockview, WV; single; son of Elva J. and Anna V.
Stewart; married on 21 Sep 1957 at Jesse, WV; Geneva Toler; age 17' born in Logan, WV;
single; living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Cleve and Nettie Toler.
2. Evans Calfee Funeral Service; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roy Lee Stewart, 81, of Lexington, NC, passed away early Sunday, February 11, 2018 at his home."Mr. Stewart was born March 9, 1936 in Wyoming County, WV to Elva Stewart and Anna Browning Stewart. He was a retired coal miner with Consolidated Coal Company.
"Surviving are his wife, Geneva Toler Stewart of the home; daughter, Vickie L. Edwards and husband, Kenneth of San Antonio, TX; sons, Ricky Stewart and wife, Elisa and Gregory G. Stewart, all of Lexington, NC; Anthony Wayne Stewart and wife, Lisa of Concord, NC; grandchildren, Chad Stewart and wife Leigh of Lexington, NC, Candace Victoria Jenkins and husband Seth, Dakota "Cody" Stewart all of WV, Noah Stewart of Concord, NC and Falon Stewart of Lexington, NC; great-grandchildren, Kaylie and Bryson Stewart of WV; sister, Alma Jean Norman of Pineville; and brother, Vivian V. Stewart of Pineville.
"Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net. This obituary was submitted by Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington, NC. "
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 138; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Lee Stewart; age 21; born and living in Rockview, WV; single; son of Elva J. and Anna V.
Stewart; married on 21 Sep 1957 at Jesse, WV; Geneva Toler; age 17' born in Logan, WV;
single; living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Cleve and Nettie Toler.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1906); Page 58; WV Archives Web Site.
John Matney; age 20; born in Floyd Co, KY; single; miner; living at Hallsville, WV; son of Aaron
and Reen; marrod on 3 Jul 1906 at John Justice's; Victoria Green; age 18; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; single; daughter of Joe and Nancy.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 3 Jul 1900; Page 242A; Image 33 of 36;
Family #277/283.
Listed as Victoria Green; age 10; born in Oct 1889 in WV; in household of father, Joseph Green.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1906); Page 58; WV Archives Web Site.
John Matney; age 20; born in Floyd Co, KY; single; miner; living at Hallsville, WV; son of Aaron
and Reen; marrod on 3 Jul 1906 at John Justice's; Victoria Green; age 18; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; single; daughter of Joe and Nancy.