1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 56B;
Image 42 of 57; Family #360/378.
Listed as James D. Underwood; age 4 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Grover C.
Underwood.
2. 1940 Cenus, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 15 Apr 1940; E.D.24-40;
Page 785B; Image 16 of 36; Household #99.
Listed as J.D. Underwood; age 14; born in WV; 8th grade education; lived in McDowell Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Grover C. Underwood.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 445; WV Archives Website.
James Daniel Underwood; age 17; born in Davy, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 12 Apr
1943 at Welch, WV; Helen Marie Church; age 14; born in Vivian; single; living at Welch, WV; with
consent of G.C. Underwood, father of James Daniel Underwood, and May Church, mother of Helen
Marie Church.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 41; WV Archives Website.
James Daniel Underwood;age 23; born in Davy, WV; divorced; living at Premier, WV; married on
4 Feb 1949 at Roderfield, WV; Joan Romans; age 17; born in Hensley, WV; single; living in Premier,
WV: with consent of Bertha Romans, mother of Joan Romans.
5. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #164.
Listed as J.D. Underwood; age 24; born in WV; married; unemployed; in household of father,
Grover C. Underwood, with wife and child.
6. Fauquier Co, VA; Marriage License #12692; Ancestry.com Website.
James Daniel Underwood; age 36; born at Twin Branch, WV; divorced' 2 previous marriages; truck
driver; living in Midland, VA; son of Grover Clevenand and Ella (Lawler, sic, Law) Underwood;
married on 23 May 1963 in Fauquier Co, VA; Joan R. Underwood; maiden name Romans; age 31;
born at Hensley, WV; divorced; 2 previous marriages; daughter of Thomas Allen and Bertha (Hager)
Romans.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 445; WV Archives Website.
James Daniel Underwood; age 17; born in Davy, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 12 Apr
1943 at Welch, WV; Helen Marie Church; age 14; born in Vivian; single; living at Welch, WV; with
consent of G.C. Underwood, father of James Daniel Underwood, and May Church, mother of Helen
Marie Church.
2. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Helen M Blevins
Gender Male
Residence Year 1957
Street Address 08 Hale
Residence Place Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
Spouse Muriel E Blevins
Publication Title Fayetteville, North Carolina, City Directory, 1957"
3. North Carolina, U.S., Divorce Index, 1958-2004; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Helen Blevins
Spouse Muriel Blevins
Marriage Place USA
Divorce Date 24 Jul 1967
Divorce Place Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Residence Place Cumberland, USA"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Helen Marie Blevins [Helen Mar Flynn] [Helen Flynn] [Helen Marie Church]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 8 Mar 1929
Birth Place Vivian McDow, West Virginia [Vivian, West Virginia]
Death Date 15 May 2000
Father Rufus J Church
Mother Anna M Roark
SSN 234448647"
Notes Nov 1946: Name Listed As Helen Marie Blevins;
Mar 1970: Name Listed As Helen Mar Flynn;
16 Nov 1984: Name Listed As Helen Marie Flynn;
06 Jun 2000: Name Listed As Helen Flynn"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by wvguy; 19 Sep 2020.
"Helen Marie Church Blevins Flynn
Birth 7 Mar 1929
Vivian, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 May 2000 (aged 71)
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA
Burial Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 215830575"Additional Information Posted: "GADSDEN, Ala. - Helen M. Blevins Flynn, 71, of 129 Indian Camp Road, Gadsden, Ala, and formerly of McDowell County, died Monday, May 15, 2000, at an Atlanta, Ga. hospital. Born March 7, 1929 in Vivian, she was a daughter of the late Rufus James Church and Mae Roark Church.
"She had been a resident of Alabama since 1985. While residing in McDowell County, she attended the Trinity Temple in Welch and was a waitress at the Mountaineer Restaurant.
"In addition to her parents, one brother and one sister preceded her in death.
"Survivors include her former husband and beloved friend, Merle E. Blevins of Gadsden; six children, Alaina Sue Martinez and husband Jimmie of Princeton, Bill Church of Nacogdoches, Texas, William E. Blevins and wife Gail of Fayetteville, N.C., Carolyn White and husband Steve of Jacksonville, Fla., Danny Blevins and wife Mamie Lou of Gadsden, and Brenda Godsey and husband Donnie of Columbia, S.C.; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. Roger Walker officiating.
"Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. Friends may call today from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
"Pallbearers will be friends of the family."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #166.
Listed as Albert Sheets; age 33; born in NC; married; rock duster in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #166.
Listed as Louise Sheets; age 23; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Albert Sheets.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #166.
Listed as Vivian Sheets; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Albert Sheets.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 15 Apr 1940; E.D.24-40;
Page 786A; Image 17 of 36; Household #105.
Listed as Gene Spangler; age 20; born in WV; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; in household of father, Pownee W. Spangler.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1940); Page 316; WV Archives Website.
Jean Spangler; born 23 Apr 1917 in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Premier, WV; son of P.W. and
Myrtley Spangler; married on 1 Sep 1940 at Premier, WV; Edith Workman; born 11 May 1922 in WV;
single; living at Premier, WV; daughter of John and Ella Workman.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #172.
Listed as Gean Spangler; age 32; born in WV; married; company man in coal mine; head of
household.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Mining Village; taken 5 Apr 1930;
Page 233B; Image 6 of 35; Family #40/40.
Listed as Edith G. Workman; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, John Workman.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 15 Apr 1940; E.D.24-40;
Page 786A; Image 17 of 36; Household #107.
Listed as Edith Workman; age 18; born in WV; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of brother-in-law, Kennard Ratliff.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1940); Page 316; WV Archives Website.
Jean Spangler; born 23 Apr 1917 in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Premier, WV; son of P.W. and
Myrtley Spangler; married on 1 Sep 1940 at Premier, WV; Edith Workman; born 11 May 1922 in WV;
single; living at Premier, WV; daughter of John and Ella Workman.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #172.
Listed as Edith Spangler; age 29; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Eugene Spangler.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #172.
Listed as Rachell Spangler; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Eugene Spangler.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #172.
Listed as Louella Spangler; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Eugene Spangler.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #172.
Listed as Barbara Spangler; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Eugene Spangler.
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #W 326; 14 Oct 1943; Ancestry.com Website.
Charles Carl Tolnay; age 18; born 14 Oct 1925 in Mayberry, WV; living at Box 13, Premier, WV; no
occupation listed; name of person who will always know address, Mrs. Joe Tolnay, Premier, WV;
5'7' tall' 138 lbs; brown eyes; brown hair; dark complexion; small scar on upper lip.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 30 Mar 1950; Sheet Number 71; Dwelling #40.
Listed as Charlie Tolnay; age 24; born in WV; married; machine man in coal mine; head of
household.
1. 1930 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #6; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 174A; Image 5 of 97; Family #45.
Listed as Joan Dolina; age 9 mons; born in KY; in household of father, John W. Dolina.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 30 Mar 1950; Sheet Number71; Dwelling #40.
Listed as JoAnna Tolnay; age 20; born in KY; married; in household of husband, Charles C. Tolnay.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 30 Mar 1950; Sheet Number71; Dwelling #40.
Listed as Caral Tolnay, Jr; born in Mar1950 in WV; in household of father, Charles C. Tolnay.
1, Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 025409; Ancestry.com Website.
Claude Adams, Jr; age 21; born and living in War, WV; single; in US Army; son of Claude and Lela
(Sexton) Adams, Sr; married on 5 Jul 1966 at Lebanon, VA; Patricia A. Veselosky; age 18; born and
living in War. WV; single; daughter of Johnny and Louise (Lowe) Veselosky.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Claude Adams Jr, 74, of War WV, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Chippenham Hospital, Richmond, VA. Born September 15, 1944 in Warriormine, WV, he was the son of the late Claude Sr and Lela C. Sexton Adams."He was a graduate of Big Creek High School. He served in the Army for three years. He was a member of the War Church of God. He worked with Project Life Saver. He was on the board of directors for the McDowell County Ambulance Authority. He was a member of the Berwind Community Watch. He was the Fire Chief of the Berwind Volunteer Fire Department for 33 years and a member of the McDowell County Firefighters Association; serving as Treasurer for 25+ years.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother in law Leonard Dougaree, his mother and father in law Darrie and Pat Foster, as well as Johnny and Louise Veselosky who were very dear to his heart.
"Those left to cherish his memory are, his wife Joyce Adams of the home, one son Kevin James Adams and companion Maria Frazier of War, WV, one daughter Heather Claudette Neese Gammon and husband David of Tazewell, VA, two grandsons, Luke Christian Neese of North Carolina and Bryson James Adams of War, WV, one granddaughter, Cierra Brooke Adams of North Carolina, one sister Betty Dougaree of Chester M.D. , two brothers, Bill Adams and wife Wilma of Berwind, WV, James Adams and wife Constance of Tazewell VA, along with many dear nieces and nephews.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 11 A.M. from the War Church of God in War WV, with Pastor Leroy Richards officiating; burial will follow at Hartwell Cemetery in Hartwell WV; where Military Grave Side Rights will be conducted by the V.F.W Post 1144 Iaeger WV...."
1, Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 025409; Ancestry.com Website.
Claude Adams, Jr; age 21; born and living in War, WV; single; in US Army; son of Claude and Lela
(Sexton) Adams, Sr; married on 5 Jul 1966 at Lebanon, VA; Patricia A. Veselosky; age 18; born and
living in War. WV; single; daughter of Johnny and Louise (Lowe) Veselosky.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia Clark, 77, of War, WV, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at her home, born October 2, 1948 in War, WV, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Beselosky (sic,Veselosky) and Louise Love Beselosky (sic,Veselosky)."Patricia was a secretary for the War Telephone Company; she was of the Pentecostal Faith. She loved her cat “Shadow”, “Gone With The Wind”, cruises and traveling. She was a People Person who loved shopping especially for her shoes.
"Those left to cherish her memories are one son, Kevin Adams; one daughter, Heather Neese; one brother, Mike Beselosky (sic,Veselosky) ; one sister, Diane Brooks; three grandchildren, Cierra Brooke Adams, Luke Christian Neese, Bryson Adams and one great grandson, Bradley Wolford.
"A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 235; WV Archives Website.
Johnny Veselosky age 22; born in Imnan, VA; single; living at War, WV; married on 1 Apr 1948 in War,
WV; Louise Love; age 18; born in Caretta, WV; single; living in War, WV; with consent of Vanie Love,
mother of Louise Love.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 235; WV Archives Website.
Johnny Veselosky age 22; born in Imnan, VA; single; living at War, WV; married on 1 Apr 1948 in War,
WV; Louise Love; age 18; born in Caretta, WV; single; living in War, WV; with consent of Vanie Love,
mother of Louise Love.
1. Grayson Co, VA; Marriage License #2084; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Claude Adams; age 21; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; living at Grant, Grayson Co, VA; son of Colonel
and Leona (Rutherford) Adams; married on 22 Jan 1940 in Independence, VA; Clyde Sexton; age 21;
born in Grayson Co, VA; single; living in Grant, VA; daughter of J.G. and Phronia (Sullivan) Sexton.
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Cucumber, WV; E.D. 24-22; taken 10 May 1940;
Page 457B; Image 60 of 68; Household #477.
Listed as Bobby Hea (sic, Hess); age 7; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Harry C. Hess.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #20514; Ancestry.com Website.
Bobby Daniel Hess; age 22; born and living in Cucumber, WV; single; son of H.C. and Lily Maude
(Senter) Hess; married on 2 Jul 1955 in Russell Co, VA; Mary Mildred Hicks; age 18; born and living
in War, WV; single; daughter of Rubin and Cloie (Hale) Hicks, Jr.
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; E.D. 24-17; taken 13 May 1940; Page 336B;
Image 54 of 63; Household #452.
Listed as Mildred Hicks; age 2; born in WV; married; in household of grandfather, Reuben R, Hicks,
with parents.
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; "Howard Edison and Jackie
Hicks Mitchell"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Angela Mitchell, Newhall, WV 24866.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #20514; Ancestry.com Website.
Bobby Daniel Hess; age 22; born and living in Cucumber, WV; single; son of H.C. and Lily Maude
(Senter) Hess; married on 2 Jul 1955 in Russell Co, VA; Mary Mildred Hicks; age 18; born and living
in War, WV; single; daughter of Rubin and Cloie (Hale) Hicks, Jr.