1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 004333; WV Archives Website.
Nelson Nelms; age 77; born 2 Mar 1894 in MS; married; husband of Roberta Garrison; Negro; coal
miner SS# 236-05-9896; living at Wilkinson, Logan Co, WV; son of Cy and Lucinda (Johnson) Nelms;
died 29 Feb 1972; DOA Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to acute coronary thrombosis; buried 4 Mar
1972 in Guyan Memorial Gardens, Godby, WV; informant, Alex Nelms, Omar, WV,
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); WV Archives Website.
James Smith; age 33; born in ______; widowed; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of Marvin W. and
Lucinda; married on 21 Feb 1936 in McDowell Co, WV; Naomi Edna Hughes; age 37; born in
McDowell Co, WV; divorced; living at Yukon, WV; daughter of W.E. and Polly.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 004336; WV Archives Website.
Naomi E. Smith; age 73; born 7 Oct 1898 in WV; widow; housewife; living at War, WV; daughter of
Eliga and Polly L. (Hicks) Reynolds; died 29 Feb 1972 in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due
to acute coronary occlusion with myocardial infarction; buried 3 Mar 1972 in Grandview Cemetery,
Bluefield, VA; informant, Mrs Jim Ross, War, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); WV Archives Website.
James Smith; age 33; born in ______; widowed; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of Marvin W. and
Lucinda; married on 21 Feb 1936 in McDowell Co, WV; Naomi Edna Hughes; age 37; born in
McDowell Co, WV; divorced; living at Yukon, WV; daughter of W.E. and Polly.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; WW II Draft Registration Card #T 882; 16 Feb 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
James Sharp Smith; age 41; born 12 Apr 1900 in Buchanan, VA; living at Hurley, VA; employed by
Panther Coal Co, Roseann, VA; name of person who will always know address, Edna Smith, wife,
Hurley, VA; 5'9" tall' 157 lbs; brown eyes; brown hair; light complexion; scar on nose.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); WV Archives Website.
James Smith; age 33; born in ______; widowed; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of Marvin W. and
Lucinda; married on 21 Feb 1936 in McDowell Co, WV; Naomi Edna Hughes; age 37; born in
McDowell Co, WV; divorced; living at Yukon, WV; daughter of W.E. and Polly.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 004336; WV Archives Website.
Naomi E. Smith; age 73; born 7 Oct 1898 in WV; widow; housewife; living at War, WV; daughter of
Eliga and Polly L. (Hicks) Reynolds; died 29 Feb 1972 in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due
to acute coronary occlusion with myocardial infarction; buried 3 Mar 1972 in Grandview Cemetery,
Bluefield, VA; informant, Mrs Jim Ross, War, WV.
1. West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Thomas Addison Dent
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 25 Jan 1957
Birth Place Charlton Hgts, Fayette, West Virginia
Birth County Fayette
Father
Neal, Jr Dent
Mother
Barbara L Price
FHL Film Number 584760
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Thomas Addison Dent
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 22
Birth Date 25 Jan 1957
Marriage Registration Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 6 Apr 1979
Marriage Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Father Neal Dent
Mother Barbara Lou Price
Spouse Margaret Ann Bennett
Certificate Number 1979013333"
3. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thomas Addison Dent, 66, of Davy, WV, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston, WV. Born January 25, 1957 in Rich Creek, VA, he was the son of the late Neal Dent and Barbara Lou Price Dent."Thomas was an electrician and welder in the construction business. He was a graduate of Welch High School and owned and operated Dent’s Construction in Welch. He was of the Methodist Faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Neal Steven Dent."Those left to cherish his memories are his companion of over 10 years, Janet Heath; two sons, T. J. Dent of Welch and Cody Morris Dent of Narrows, VA; three step-sons, David Lee Heath of Lexington, NC, Andy Heath of Bluefield, WV, Bobby Joe Heath of Davy; one step-daughter, Dawn Roberts of Pineville; two brothers, Timmy Dent of Beard’s Fork, WV, and Charles Dent of Wytheville, VA; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 24, 2023 at 1:00 PM from the First Church of God in Davy with Reverend David Dash, officiating. Burial will follow in the Asco Community Cemetery in Asco.
"Friends may call at the church Saturday morning from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Thomas Addison Dent
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 25 Jan 1957
Birth Place Charlton Hgts, Fayette, West Virginia
Birth County Fayette
Father
Neal, Jr Dent
Mother
Barbara L Price
FHL Film Number 584760
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Thomas Addison Dent
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 22
Birth Date 25 Jan 1957
Marriage Registration Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 6 Apr 1979
Marriage Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Father Neal Dent
Mother Barbara Lou Price
Spouse Margaret Ann Bennett
Certificate Number 1979013333"
3. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thomas Addison Dent, 66, of Davy, WV, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston, WV. Born January 25, 1957 in Rich Creek, VA, he was the son of the late Neal Dent and Barbara Lou Price Dent."Thomas was an electrician and welder in the construction business. He was a graduate of Welch High School and owned and operated Dent’s Construction in Welch. He was of the Methodist Faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Neal Steven Dent."Those left to cherish his memories are his companion of over 10 years, Janet Heath; two sons, T. J. Dent of Welch and Cody Morris Dent of Narrows, VA; three step-sons, David Lee Heath of Lexington, NC, Andy Heath of Bluefield, WV, Bobby Joe Heath of Davy; one step-daughter, Dawn Roberts of Pineville; two brothers, Timmy Dent of Beard’s Fork, WV, and Charles Dent of Wytheville, VA; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 24, 2023 at 1:00 PM from the First Church of God in Davy with Reverend David Dash, officiating. Burial will follow in the Asco Community Cemetery in Asco.
"Friends may call at the church Saturday morning from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Margaret A Bennett
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004
Residence Place Davy, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Dec 1958
Address Davy, West Virginia 24828
Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004
Record Number 369498865"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Margaret Ann Bennett
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 20
Birth Date 2 Dec 1958
Marriage Registration Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 6 Apr 1979
Marriage Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Father Frederick Morris Bennett
Mother Allie Victoria Tilley
Spouse Thomas Addison Dent
Certificate Number 1979013333"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Margaret Ann Bennett, 67, of Welch, West Virginia, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, West Virginia."Born December 2, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Morris Bennett and Allie Victoria Tilly Bennett.
"Margaret was a very loved woman in her community and family and one of many talents, she could light a room up as soon as she stepped her foot in the door, and everyplace she went she always carried love and compassion with her cause “She never knew a stranger” and that was one of her biggest traits.
"In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by one sister, Katie Sarks and four brothers, Roger Dale Bennett, Bracey A. “Drew” Bennett, Frederick Morris Bennett, and David Lee Bennett.
"Those left to cherish her memories are her two Sisters Wanda Sheldon of South Carolina, Elizabeth Bennett of Bluefield, Sons T.J. Dent of Welch, WV, Cody Morris Dent of Princeton, Wv, Her beautiful Grandbabies who she cherished more than anything, Cali Mae Dent, Aubriella Moon Dent, Karlee Rain Dent, and Waylon Clyde Dent and Multiple Nieces and Nephews she loved very much.
"Margaret's memory will be cherished by her family and friends and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Davy First Church of God with Rev. Marie Bolden officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 12:00 noon until the hour of service at the church.
"Burial will follow in Justice Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"