1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 214; WV Archives Website.
James W. Morgan; age 27; born in AL; single; colored; living at Caretta, WV; married on 9 Apr 1942
in Welch, WV; Beatrice Dugger; age 20; born in GA; single; colored; living at Caretta, WV; with
consent of Mary Dugger, mother of Beatrice Dugger.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 214; WV Archives Website.
James W. Morgan; age 27; born in AL; single; colored; living at Caretta, WV; married on 9 Apr 1942
in Welch, WV; Beatrice Dugger; age 20; born in GA; single; colored; living at Caretta, WV; with
consent of Mary Dugger, mother of Beatrice Dugger.
1. Gregory-Paige Funeral home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ronnie Lee Morgan Sr., of Warriormines, West Virginia departed this life on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Johnson City, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family."He was born in Welch, West Virginia on the 27th day of August in 1955, and the son of James W. and Beatrice (Dugger) Morgan. He was a graduate of Big Creek High School. He had held several positions while in the workforce and was last employed at Randy's Inc., in Northfork, West Virginia. Ronnie was a very skilled carpenter and was always willing to help others; especially in his Community. He loved sharing stories with lots of laughter of how life was when he was growing up.
"Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents; several of his siblings and his long time companion, and the Mother of his children, Anita Sharader.
"Ronnie leaves lasting memories to his children, Jenny and her husband, Ted Payne Sr., of Cucumber, West Virginia and Ronnie L. ( wife, Haley Barnett) Morgan Jr., of Warriormines; two brothers, Johnnie "Shorty" Morgan of Bluefield, West Virginia and James "Knuckles" Morgan of Columbus, Ohio; his grandchildren: Ted Payne Jr., Makayla Payne, Jayden Payne and Tyson Lee Morgan; several nephews and nieces; many other relatives and friends. A Service in Loving Remembrance of Ronnie L. Morgan Sr., will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Calvary Baptist Church in War, West Virgina, with Pastor Mark McKinney officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM. Arrangements entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, West Virginia. The Family acknowledges the many friends who loved and gave support to Ronnie during his time on earth, and for the great times he shared with each of them."
Tribute by Linda Johson, 4 Feb 2026.
"Ronnie and our family were neighbors during our early ages until everyone matured, graduated and moved away from home. His brother James and I were classmates from 1st grade through our senior year and I think he and my sister Ann were classmates. We grew up on William Pokey Hill along with Billy Ferguson, the Mullens boys: Lonnie B, John Derrick, AC and their baby brother Quentin, the Graves and a few other families. Those were good days when children were children and stayed in their places. We respected our neighbors and obeyed them fearing punishment from our parents if we didn't because for sure Mr. Buddy and Mrs. Bea would tell everything.
I could write a book on our childhood together and I loved them all like brothers.
My condolences, prayers and love to Ronnie's surviving family members. May he rest in peace in the arms of Jesus as he has completed his earthly task "
1. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Billy E Jeffrey
Gender Male
Birth Date abt 1928
Age 24
Spouse's Name Beatrice Powell
Spouse Gender Female
Spouse Age 21
Marriage Date 6 Nov 1952
Marriage Place Boone County, West Virginia
Father's Name Basil Jeffrey
Mother's Name Lora Jeffrey
Spouse Father's Name Chas Powell
Spouse Mother's Name Brookie Powell"
1. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Billy E Jeffrey
Gender Male
Birth Date abt 1928
Age 24
Spouse's Name Beatrice Powell
Spouse Gender Female
Spouse Age 21
Marriage Date 6 Nov 1952
Marriage Place Boone County, West Virginia
Father's Name Basil Jeffrey
Mother's Name Lora Jeffrey
Spouse Father's Name Chas Powell
Spouse Mother's Name Brookie Powell"