Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 26, 1915, d. June 16, 1979
FatherAndrew Warner "Andy" Pickett1,2,6,7,8,4,5 b. November 10, 1892, d. April 23, 1956
MotherHelen Amy Gilmore1,2,6,7,8,4,5 b. December 5, 1897, d. April 15, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 236-09-2769.9 Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on September 26, 1915 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,3,5 He married Rachel Mae Pierce on February 10, 1936 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett married Mary Frances Sexton on October 27, 1951 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett married Carolyn Ruth Overbay on March 4, 1970 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett died on June 16, 1979 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 63.9,5 He Joe Samuel Pickett, 63, of Duhring died Saturday in a Bluefield hospital following a long illness. Born Sept 26, 1915, at Duhring, he was a son of Helen Gilmore Pickett of Duhring and the late Andrew W. Pickett. He had been a life long resident of Duhring and was a retired miner and carpenter. He was a member of the Duhring Community Church and was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Alcott Pickett. In addition to his mother, survivors include his widow, Ruth Pickett of Duhring; four daughters, Nellie Pickett and Virginia Pickett, both of the home, Linda Thomas of Baltimore, Md., and Wilda Bickford of Baltimore; two sons, Dale Pickett and Robert Pickett, both of Baltimore; one step-daughter, Doris Isennock of Baltimore; one sister, Mrs. Lana Thompson of Sandston, Va; one brother, R. B. Pickett of Duhrig; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel at Bluewell with Brady Burnette Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Bluewell. Pallbearers will be D. C. Thomas, Ronnie Thomas, Jim Willhite, Jimmy Lowe, Harry Lowe and Donald Hedrick. on June 17, 1979.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 210, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Family 1
Children
  • Robert Pickett5
  • Nellie Pickett5
  • Virginia Pickett5
  • Linda Pickett5
  • Wilda Pickett10

Family 2

Rachel Mae Pierce b. February 6, 1913, d. July, 1993
Marriage*Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett married Rachel Mae Pierce on February 10, 1936 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 
Child
  • Dale L. Pickett5

Family 3

Mary Frances Sexton b. January 25, 1928
Marriage*Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett married Mary Frances Sexton on October 27, 1951 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 

Family 4

Carolyn Ruth Overbay
Marriage*Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett married Carolyn Ruth Overbay on March 4, 1970 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe Samuel Pickett obituary in the Jun 17, 1979 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick B. Pickett obituary in the May 14, 2006 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Andrew Warner Pickett obituary in the Apr 24, 1956 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Amy Pickett obituary in the Apr 16, 1986 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Edward Alcott Pickett1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 26, 1919, d. February 6, 1955
FatherAndrew Warner "Andy" Pickett1,2,3,4,7,8,5 b. November 10, 1892, d. April 23, 1956
MotherHelen Amy Gilmore1,2,3,4,7,8,5 b. December 5, 1897, d. April 15, 1986
     Edward Alcott Pickett was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9 He was born on January 26, 1919 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,4,6 He married Ressie O. Jeffrey on December 7, 1940 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 Edward Alcott Pickett died on February 6, 1955 at Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 36.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 210, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 36, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

Ressie O. Jeffrey b. July 22, 1920, d. November 12, 1984
Marriage*Edward Alcott Pickett married Ressie O. Jeffrey on December 7, 1940 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rodrick B. Pickett obituary in the May 14, 2006 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe Samuel Pickett obituary in the Jun 17, 1979 edition.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Amy Pickett obituary in the Apr 16, 1986 edition.
  9. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Ressie O. Loreto obituary in the Nov 13, 1984 edition.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ellen Gail Pickett Cope Guard obituary.

Mildred Gertrude Shutt1,2,3,4

F, b. June 25, 1905, d. February, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 235-68-6973.5 Mildred Gertrude Shutt was born on June 25, 1905 at West Virginia.1,5 As of May 11, 1925,her married name was Pickett.2 She married Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr., son of Roderick Asbury Pickett and Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole, on May 11, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 Mildred Gertrude Shutt died in February, 1972 at age 66.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 221, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 17, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Grocery store propriator6

Family

Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr. b. April 25, 1905, d. February 19, 1965
Marriage*Mildred Gertrude Shutt married Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr., son of Roderick Asbury Pickett and Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole, on May 11, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pickett-Shutt marriage record.
  3. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Theodore R. Pickett, Jr. obituary in the Oct 24, 1998 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joyce Pickett Havens obituary in the Jul 5, 2009 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Pickett Jr.1,2,3

M, b. April 15, 1926, d. October 22, 1998
FatherTheodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr.1,2,4,5 b. April 25, 1905, d. February 19, 1965
MotherMildred Gertrude Shutt1,2,4,5 b. June 25, 1905, d. February, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 233-34-9937.6 Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Pickett Jr. was buried at Pataskala Cemetery, Pataskala, Licking Co., Ohio.2 He was born on April 15, 1926 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida.6,2 He married Marie Canzel Burchett on August 23, 1949 at Bland Co., Virginia.2,7,3 Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Pickett Jr. died on October 22, 1998 at Alexandria, Licking Co., Ohio, at age 72.6,2 He Theodore R. "Ted" Pickett Jr., 72, of Alexandria, died at his residence Thursday, October 22, 1998. Born April 15, 1926 in St. Petersburg, Fla., son of the late Theodore R. and Mildred G. (Shutt) Pickett. He was a self employed bricklayer, owned and operated Ted's Marathon Station in Reynoldsburg for many years. Attended Bethel Baptist Church. WW II Army veteran. Former member of Masonic Lodge and Bricklayers Union, and was an avid outdoor person. Surviving are his wife, Marie C. (Burchett) Pickett; daughters, Patricia (E. Thomas) Monroe of Hickory, N.C. and Pam (Ted) Chilcote of Groveport; sons, Thomas V. (June) Pickett of Montcalm, W.Va. and Steven L. Pickett of Alexandria; 7 grandchildren, including Heather, Jettie and Deanna; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers, Nelson Pickett of Bluefield, W.Va. and Kelly Pickett of Fairfax, Va; sister, Joyce Havens of Montcalm, W.Va; numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the WARREN F. KAUBER FUNERAL HOME, Pataskala, from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, where funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday with Pastor Larry Maddux officiating. Burial in Pataskala Cemetery. Military service will be conducted at the graveside. Memorials are requested to the Franklin County Special Olympics and Bethel Baptist Church. on October 24, 1998.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 221, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 17, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Marie Canzel Burchett b. February 28, 1919, d. January 7, 2007
Marriage*Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Pickett Jr. married Marie Canzel Burchett on August 23, 1949 at Bland Co., Virginia.2,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Theodore R. Pickett, Jr. obituary in the Oct 24, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joyce Pickett Havens obituary in the Jul 5, 2009 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Marie Canzel Burchett Tesso Pickett obituary in the Jan 5, 2007 edition.
  8. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Steven L. Pickett obituary in the Mar 17, 2010 edition.

Joyce Argene Pickett1,2,3

F, b. March 13, 1928, d. July 3, 2009
FatherTheodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr.1,4,2,5,3 b. April 25, 1905, d. February 19, 1965
MotherMildred Gertrude Shutt1,4,2,5,3 b. June 25, 1905, d. February, 1972
     Joyce Argene Pickett was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on March 13, 1928 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.2,6 As of March 13, 1948,her married name was Ratcliff.3 She married Norman William Ratcliff Jr. on March 13, 1948 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.7,3 As of July 19, 1958,her married name was Havens.3 Joyce Argene Pickett married Willie Junior Havens on July 19, 1958 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.2,3,8 Joyce Argene Pickett died on July 3, 2009 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.2,6 She Joyce Pickett Havens, 81, of Bluefield, W.Va. passed away on Friday, July 03, 2009 at her home. She was born on March 13, 1928 in Jacksonville, Fla. to the late Ted Pickett and Gertrude Shutt Pickett. She attended of the Montcalm Pentecostal Church and has been a lifelong resident of Montcalm. Joyce was a member of the Bluefield Moose Lodge Chapter 565. She attended Bluefield State College where she earned a degree in education. Mrs. Havens worked as a teacher and business woman for many years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie J. Havens; two brothers, Ted Pickett Jr. and Nelson Pickett; two grandsons; and one great-grandson. Survivors include: Three sons, Bernie E. Ratcliff and wife Debbie of Buckeye Lake Thornville, Ohio, David W. Havens of Bluefield, W.Va., Craig M. Havens and wife Cynthia of Montcalm, W.Va; four daughters, Shirley A. Miller and Pat Tiller of Rock, W.Va., Judy G. Norris and husband Don of Rock, W.Va., Regina S. Pennington and husband Robert of Boissevain, Va., Bernice M. Lucado and husband Bucky of Bluefield, W.Va; one brother, Kelly E. Pickett of Lake Anna, Va; special care taker, Kathy J. Hicks; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 06, 2009 at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. at 11:00 a.m. with the Minister Eddie Mabe officiating the service. Women of the Moose Lodge Chapter 565 will hold a special ceremony prior to the funeral service. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Friends and family may call at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. on Sunday, July 05, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. The Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Havens family. on July 5, 2009.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 221, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 17, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family 1

Norman William Ratcliff Jr. b. November 15, 1925, d. August 7, 1999
Marriage*Joyce Argene Pickett married Norman William Ratcliff Jr. on March 13, 1948 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.7,3 
Children
  • Judy G. Ratcliff2,8,9
  • Bernard E. "Bernie" Ratcliff2,8,9
  • Regina Sue Ratcliff2,8,9,3
  • Bernice Marie Ratcliff2,8,9,3

Family 2

Willie Junior Havens b. June 3, 1933, d. September 7, 2008
Marriage*Joyce Argene Pickett married Willie Junior Havens on July 19, 1958 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.2,3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joyce Pickett Havens obituary in the Jul 5, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Theodore R. Pickett, Jr. obituary in the Oct 24, 1998 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Willie J. Havens obituary in the Sep 8, 2008 edition.
  9. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the David Wayne Havens obituary.
  10. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Craig M. Havens obituary.

Iva G. Mateer1,2,3

F, b. February 11, 1889, d. April 2, 1913
FatherFrancis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer1,2,3 b. July 18, 1862, d. August 14, 1936
MotherDora Gains Cole1,2,3 b. December 22, 1869, d. April 6, 1952
     Iva G. Mateer was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on February 11, 1889 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,2,3 As of January 23, 1911,her married name was Hurst.4 She married Fred H. Hurst on January 23, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 Iva G. Mateer died on April 2, 1913 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 24.5,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 150, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Family

Fred H. Hurst b. September 19, 1882, d. December 1, 1951
Marriage*Iva G. Mateer married Fred H. Hurst on January 23, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2331] King Cemetery, Mercer Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=gearheart&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49461054&CRid=78877&df=all&
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hurst-Mateer marriage record.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the F. E. Mateer obituary in the Aug 15, 1936 edition.

Lena Goodwin Mateer1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 21, 1893, d. March 7, 1973
FatherFrancis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer1,6 b. July 18, 1862, d. August 14, 1936
MotherDora Gains Cole1,6 b. December 22, 1869, d. April 6, 1952
     Lena Goodwin Mateer was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,6 She was born on April 21, 1893 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,6 As of June 17, 1914,her married name was Bailey.3 She married Clifton Carl "Bunk" Bailey on June 17, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 Lena Goodwin Mateer died on March 7, 1973 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 79.4,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 150, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 165, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 561, District 258-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Clifton Carl "Bunk" Bailey b. February 12, 1891, d. October 6, 1960
Marriage*Lena Goodwin Mateer married Clifton Carl "Bunk" Bailey on June 17, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Elaine Bailey Cook Rye obituary in the Aug 30, 2004 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bailey-Mateer marriage record.
  4. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Clifton Bailey obituary in Oct 6, 1960 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Byron Carlilse Bailey death certificate.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Byron C. Bailey obituary in Jan 21, 1956 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Beulah Mary Mateer1,2,3,4

F, b. June 23, 1895, d. May 12, 1981
FatherFrancis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer1,4 b. July 18, 1862, d. August 14, 1936
MotherDora Gains Cole1,5,4 b. December 22, 1869, d. April 6, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-9437.6 Beulah Mary Mateer was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 She was born on June 23, 1895 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,3,4 As of June 28, 1917,her married name was McNew.7 She married David Alexander "Dave" McNew on June 28, 1917 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,7,3,8,4 Beulah Mary Mateer died on May 12, 1981 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.3,4 She Mrs. Dave (Beulah Mary) McNew, 85, of Rt. 3, Box 464, Bluefield, died Tuesday in a Bluefield hospital after a short illness. Born in Oakvale, she was the daughter of the late F. E. and Dora Cole Mateer. She had been a resident of Rt. 3 for 25 years and was a member of the Duhring Community Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1960. Survivors include one son, David L. McNew of Bluefield; two sisters, Ada Hurst of Bluefield and Reba Lowman of Tazewell, Va; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in King Cemetery at Montcalm. Pallbearers will be Chester Foy, Jack Wall, Jim Shrader, Bill Belcher, Chester Workman, William Parcell, Vanis Gills and Gary Carrico. on May 13, 1981.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 150, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 112, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 182, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 432, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

David Alexander "Dave" McNew b. August 15, 1895, d. January 8, 1960
Marriage*Beulah Mary Mateer married David Alexander "Dave" McNew on June 28, 1917 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,7,3,8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Myrtle June McNew death certificate.
  3. [S2331] King Cemetery, Mercer Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=gearheart&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49461054&CRid=78877&df=all&
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beulah Mary McNew obituary in the May 13, 1981 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McNew-Mateer marriage record.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the D. Alexander McNew obituary in the Jan 9, 1960 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.

Ada May Mateer1,2,3

F, b. April 10, 1898, d. August, 1985
FatherFrancis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer1,2,4 b. July 18, 1862, d. August 14, 1936
MotherDora Gains Cole1,2,4 b. December 22, 1869, d. April 6, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 232-80-2342.5 Ada May Mateer was born on April 10, 1898 at West Virginia.1,5 As of December 29, 1923,her married name was Hurst.6 She married Chester Edward Hurst on December 29, 1923 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,3,6 Ada May Mateer died in August, 1985 at age 87.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 150, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 47, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 31, District 38, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 190, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Chester Edward Hurst b. March 14, 1893, d. August 24, 1937
Marriage*Ada May Mateer married Chester Edward Hurst on December 29, 1923 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert Lee Hurst obituary in the Dec 9, 2004 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beulah Mary McNew obituary in the May 13, 1981 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hurst-Mateer marriage record.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Charles Edward Hurst, Sr. obituary in the Jan 26, 2015 edition.

Reba Josephine Mateer1,2,3,4

F, b. June 26, 1902, d. August 30, 1992
FatherFrancis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer1,2,5 b. July 18, 1862, d. August 14, 1936
MotherDora Gains Cole1,2,5 b. December 22, 1869, d. April 6, 1952
     Reba Josephine Mateer was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 223-46-9424.6 She was born on June 26, 1902 at West Virginia.1,6,4 As of December 25, 1920,her married name was Lowman.3,7 She married Wiley Lewis Lowman on December 25, 1920 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,7 Reba Josephine Mateer died on August 30, 1992 at age 90.6,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 150, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 47, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 233, District 16, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 289, District 24-21, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia9

Family

Wiley Lewis Lowman b. July 27, 1896, d. January 15, 1955
Marriage*Reba Josephine Mateer married Wiley Lewis Lowman on December 25, 1920 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Janice N. Lowman obituary in the Apr 25, 2006 edition.
  4. [S2259] Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=25907199&CRid=1968750&df=all&
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beulah Mary McNew obituary in the May 13, 1981 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lowman-Mateer marriage record.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Roscoe Bee Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas1,4,7 b. June 15, 1862, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole1,7 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     Roscoe Bee Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,6,7 He was born on January 7, 1892 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,5,6,8 He married Pearl May Kelly on June 24, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,10 Roscoe Bee Thomas died on January 8, 1951 at Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.4,6,7 He Funeral services for Roscoe Bee Thomas, 59, who died Monday morning at 6:30 o'clock in Princeton from a heart attack, will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Goodins chapel; Rev. Z. F Maybeury of Princeton will officiate. Burial will follow in the family cemetery at Oakvale. Mr. Thomas was born Jan. 7, 1892, at Bramwell, the son of the late Minnie L. and Charles A. Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Pearl M. Thomas of Princeton; nine children, Charles of Princeton, Ernest J. of Princeton, Hobert E. of Jacksonville, Fla, Helen A. Skeens of Herndon, Edith E. Thomas of Littlesburg, Leonard H. of Bud, Pansy E. Frast of Kimball, Eula J. Skeens of Littlesburg and Thelma L. Thomas of Littlesburg; fourteen grandchildren; and the following brothers and sisters: Euna B. Noonen of Princeton, Shanna Mays of Covel, Okley H. Thomas of Hinton, Radric Thomas of Princeton, Frank Thomas of New Springfield, O., and Donald C. Thomas of Eckman. on January 10, 1951.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 150, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 198, Enumeration District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1910Railroad laborer1
1920Coal miner11
1930Farmer2
1940Farm laborer12

Family

Pearl May Kelly b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
Marriage*Roscoe Bee Thomas married Pearl May Kelly on June 24, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas death certificate.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S3263] Thornton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  8. [S6128] Hinton Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Kelley marriage record.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Mae Thomas obituary in the May 17, 1976 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Skeens obituary in the Nov 1, 1980 edition.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edith E. Phillips obituary in the Jan 4, 2006 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Lusk marriage record.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S3421] Brown Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  20. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Eula Jean Skeens obituary in the Feb 22, 1998 edition.

Earnest R. Thomas1,2

M, b. August 19, 1893, d. April 14, 1914
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas1 b. June 15, 1862, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole1 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     Earnest R. Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on August 19, 1893 at West Virginia.1,2 He died on April 14, 1914 at West Virginia at age 20.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1910Railroad laborer1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3263] Thornton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Enva Blacy Thomas1,2

F, b. March 31, 1895, d. October 17, 1982
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas3,4,2 b. June 15, 1862, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole3,4,2 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     Enva Blacy Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,4 Her Social Security Number was 233-12-2979.6 She was born on March 31, 1895 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,6,4 As of December 31, 1911,her married name was Thornton.1 She married William Columbus "Willie" Thornton on December 31, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4 As of May 27, 1938,her married name was Noonan.2 Enva Blacy Thomas married Walter Douglas Noonan on May 27, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4,2 Enva Blacy Thomas died on October 17, 1982 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.6,4 She Mrs. Eva (should be Enva) Thornton Noonan, 87, of 203 Lee St., Princeton, was dead on arrival Sunday afternoon in a Princeton hospital after an apparent heart attack. Born in Oakvale, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Cole Thomas. She was a member of the First Christian Church, the Rennee Carter Group of the church, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Eastern Star Princeton Chapter 53, the A.A.R.P., and the Pisgah Home Demonstration Club. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William C. Thornton, second husband, Walter Noonan, and one son, Randy Thornton. Survivors include one son, Archie T. Thornton of Daleville, Va; two daughters, Mrs. Edgar (Fleta) Talbott of Grundy, Va., and Mrs. Minnie Lou Snider of Salem, Va; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the First Christian Church with Rev. Richard Flowers officiating. Burial be in the Thornton Cemetery at Oakvale. on October 18, 1982.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 336, District 181, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 63, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 35, District 28-31, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Family 1

William Columbus "Willie" Thornton b. September 3, 1888, d. November 3, 1935
Marriage*Enva Blacy Thomas married William Columbus "Willie" Thornton on December 31, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Children

Family 2

Walter Douglas Noonan b. March 20, 1895, d. September 30, 1946
Marriage*Enva Blacy Thomas married Walter Douglas Noonan on May 27, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4,2 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thornton-Thomas marriage record.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Enva Noonan obituary in the Oct 18, 1982 edition.
  5. [S3263] Thornton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Talbott-Thornton marriage record.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Fleta Thornton Talbott obituary in the Jan 14, 1990 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Lou Thornton Snider obituary in the Apr 23, 2007 edition.
  14. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas1,2,3

M, b. April 17, 1898, d. June 7, 1977
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas1 b. June 15, 1862, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole1 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on April 17, 1898 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1899.2,3 He married Ada Mae Bradbury on March 30, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas died on June 7, 1977 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 79.5,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 97, District 182, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 66, District 5, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 67, Enumeration District 45-10, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1920Rairoad car repairer6
1930Railroad shop car repairer7
1940Railroad carpenter8

Family

Ada Mae Bradbury b. July 31, 1901, d. September 22, 1963
Marriage*Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas married Ada Mae Bradbury on March 30, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S3335] Hilltop Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Bradbury marriage record.
  5. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Rodrick Asbury Thomas1

M, b. April 12, 1900, d. November 28, 1955
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas2,3,1 b. June 15, 1862, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole2,3,1 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     Rodrick Asbury Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on April 12, 1900 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Apr 12, 1901.4,1 He married Ethel M. Hagar on November 27, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,1 Rodrick Asbury Thomas died on November 28, 1955 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 55.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 150, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother Roscoe3
1920Dwelling 113, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 48, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 18, Enumeration District 28-25, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1920Coal mine laborer3
1930Farmer6
1940WPA laborer7

Family

Ethel M. Hagar b. October 17, 1905, d. September 4, 1958
Marriage*Rodrick Asbury Thomas married Ethel M. Hagar on November 27, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rodrick Asbury Thomas death certificate.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Hagar marriage record.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Alma D. Moye obituary in the Oct 3, 2002 edition.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Della Mae Pitzer obituary in the Jun 24, 1999 edition.

Frank Mateer Thomas1,2,3

M, b. December 29, 1902, d. June 8, 1982
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas1,2,4 b. June 15, 1862, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole1,2,4 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     Frank Mateer Thomas was buried at New Springfield Lutheran Cemetery, New Springfield, Mahoning Co., Ohio.5 He was born on December 29, 1902 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1904.3,5,6 He married Imogene Mamie Katherine Hurt on October 3, 1938 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 Frank Mateer Thomas died on June 8, 1982 at Mahoning, Mahoning Co., Ohio, at age 79.5,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 113, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1950Dwelling 248, District 50-106, Springfield, Mahoning Co., Ohio8

Occupation

1950Steel manufacturing worker8

Family

Imogene Mamie Katherine Hurt b. December 28, 1912, d. February, 1992
Marriage*Frank Mateer Thomas married Imogene Mamie Katherine Hurt on October 3, 1938 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3423] New Springfield Lutheran Cemetery, Mahoning Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Donald Cole Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 2, 1909, d. September 7, 1967
FatherCharles Anderson Thomas1,2,3,5 b. June 15, 1862, d. August 3, 1941
MotherMinnie Leona Cole1,2,3,5 b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
     Donald Cole Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,7 His Social Security Number was 233-14-8885.8 He was born on July 2, 1909 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,5,6 He married Myrtle Marie Blevins on May 9, 1931 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 Donald Cole Thomas died on September 7, 1967 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 113, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 48, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 145, District 28-21, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Farm laborer9

Family

Myrtle Marie Blevins b. January 29, 1908, d. April 23, 1960
Marriage*Donald Cole Thomas married Myrtle Marie Blevins on May 9, 1931 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Blevins marriage record.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Donald Cole Thomas death record.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S3263] Thornton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ronnie C. Thomas obituary in the Nov 29, 2009 edition.

Pearl May Kelly1,2

F, b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-8306.3 Pearl May Kelly was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on May 24, 1896 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 As of June 24, 1913,her married name was Thomas.1 She married Roscoe Bee Thomas, son of Charles Anderson Thomas and Minnie Leona Cole, on June 24, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5 Pearl May Kelly died on May 16, 1976 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.4,5 She Pearl Mae Thomas, 80, of the Athens Road, Princeton, died Sunday in a Princeton hospital after a short illness. Born in Duhring, she was the widow of Roscoe B. Thomas. Survivors include three sons, Ernest Thomas and Charles Thomas, both of Princeton, and Hobart Thomas of Jacksonville, Fla; and five daughters, Mrs. Edith Phillips, Mrs. Eula Skeens, and Mrs. Thelma Skeens, all of Princeton, Mrs. Helen Skeens of Herndon, and Mrs. Pansy Snow of Bluewell. Burial will follow in the Oakvale Cemetery at Oakvale. on May 17, 1976.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 198, Enumeration District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Roscoe Bee Thomas b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
Marriage*Pearl May Kelly married Roscoe Bee Thomas, son of Charles Anderson Thomas and Minnie Leona Cole, on June 24, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Kelley marriage record.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3263] Thornton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Mae Thomas obituary in the May 17, 1976 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Skeens obituary in the Nov 1, 1980 edition.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edith E. Phillips obituary in the Jan 4, 2006 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Lusk marriage record.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S3421] Brown Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Eula Jean Skeens obituary in the Feb 22, 1998 edition.

Charles Armon Thomas1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 16, 1914, d. June 8, 1989
FatherRoscoe Bee Thomas1,2,6,7,8,9 b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
MotherPearl May Kelly1,2,6,7,8,9 b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
     Charles Armon Thomas was buried at Onslow Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Onslow Co., North Carolina.3 His Social Security Number was 234-20-4925.10 He was born on August 16, 1914 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,11,10,4,5 He married Sylvia Elizabeth Beckelhimer on November 10, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11 Charles Armon Thomas died on June 8, 1989 at Jacksonville, Onslow Co., North Carolina, at age 74.3,10,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1940Dwelling 198, Enumeration District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Farm laborer6

Family

Sylvia Elizabeth Beckelhimer b. March 21, 1928, d. December 29, 1984
Marriage*Charles Armon Thomas married Sylvia Elizabeth Beckelhimer on November 10, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3424] Onslow Memorial Park, Onslow Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  8. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Mae Thomas obituary in the May 17, 1976 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Beckelheimer marriage record.
  12. [S10260] Daily News, The, From the Brenda Thomas Maready obituary in the Oct 6, 2012 edition.
  13. [S3425] Beckelhimer Family Cemetery, Onslow Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ronald Ray Thomas death certificate.

Earnest John Thomas1,2,3,4

M, b. August 1, 1916, d. July 10, 1983
FatherRoscoe Bee Thomas1,5,3,6,7 b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
MotherPearl May Kelly1,5,3,6,7 b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 232-44-1817.8 Earnest John Thomas was born on August 1, 1916 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,9,8,4,10 He married Goldie Mae Beckelhimer on October 10, 1949 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Earnest John Thomas died on July 10, 1983 at Onslow Co., North Carolina, at age 66.9,10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 144, Enumeration District 28-21, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather Charlie Thomas11

Occupation

1940Farm laborer11

Family

Goldie Mae Beckelhimer b. October 27, 1932, d. February 6, 2014
Marriage*Earnest John Thomas married Goldie Mae Beckelhimer on October 10, 1949 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Beckelheimer marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Mae Thomas obituary in the May 17, 1976 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11173] Community Funeral Home Inc. of Beulaville NC, online www.communityfuneralhomebeulaville.com, From the Goldie Mae Thomas obituary.

Hobart Edward Thomas1,2,3,4

M, b. November 28, 1918, d. January 16, 1984
FatherRoscoe Bee Thomas5,6,1,7,8,9 b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
MotherPearl May Kelly5,6,1,7,8,9 b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 234-22-0563.10 Hobart Edward Thomas was buried at Forest Hills Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 2001 SW Murphy Road, Palm City, Martin Co., Florida.3 He was born on November 28, 1918 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,10,4 He died on January 16, 1984 at Martin Co., Florida, at age 65.2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 198, Enumeration District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1940Farm laborer1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  3. [S3428] Forest Hills Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Martin Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  8. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Mae Thomas obituary in the May 17, 1976 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Helen Alice Thomas1,2,3

F, b. January 3, 1921, d. October 30, 1980
FatherRoscoe Bee Thomas4,5,2,6,3,7 b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
MotherPearl May Kelly4,5,2,6,3,7 b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
     Helen Alice Thomas was buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,7 Her Social Security Number was 235-64-7504.9 She was born on January 3, 1921 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,3,8 As of June 7, 1938,her married name was Skeens.1 She married Howard Lee Skeens on June 7, 1938 at Greasy Ridge, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Helen Alice Thomas died on October 30, 1980 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.8,7 She Mrs. Howard L. (Helen) Skeens, 59, of Herndon, died Thursday in a Princeton hospital after a brief illness. Born at Duhring, she was a daughter of the late Roscoe and Pearl Kelly Thomas. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Poole of Glenwood Park, Mrs. Virginia Shrewsbury of Basin and Mrs. Linda McKinney of Matoaka; three brothers, Ernest and Charles Thomas, both of Richlands, N.C., and Hobart Thomas of Jacksonville, Fla; and four sisters, Mrs. Thelma Skeens of Athens, Mrs. Pansey Snow of Bluewell, Mrs. Edith Phillips and Mrs. Eula Skeens, both of Princeton. Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery at Ingleside. on November 1, 1980.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

Howard Lee Skeens b. April 7, 1917, d. November 4, 1983
Marriage*Helen Alice Thomas married Howard Lee Skeens on June 7, 1938 at Greasy Ridge, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Skeens-Thomas marriage record.
  2. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Mae Thomas obituary in the May 17, 1976 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Skeens obituary in the Nov 1, 1980 edition.
  8. [S3421] Brown Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Phyllis Marie Poole obituary in the Feb 13, 2007 edition.

Edith Elnora Thomas1,2,3,4

F, b. December 3, 1923, d. January 2, 2006
FatherRoscoe Bee Thomas1,5,2,6,3,7,4 b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
MotherPearl May Kelly1,5,2,6,3,7,4 b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
     Edith Elnora Thomas was buried at Phillips Cemetery, Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,2 Her Social Security Number was 225-32-0434.9 Her married name was Phillips.8 Her married name was Blaicher.10 She married George Washington Blaicher.10 Edith Elnora Thomas married Marshall Alton Phillips.8,2 Edith Elnora Thomas was born on December 3, 1923 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,9,2,4 She died on January 2, 2006 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.9,2 She PIPESTEM - Mrs. Edith E. Phillips, 81, of Indian Ridge Road, Pipestem, died early Monday morning, Jan. 2, 2006 at the Maples Retirement Center on Bland Street in Bluefield. Born Dec. 3, 1924 in Oakvale, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Pearl Kelly Thomas. She was educated in Mercer County and was a devoted homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Marshall Phillips. Survivors include two sons, Charlie Blaicher of Pipestem and Ernie Blaicher of Florida; two grandchildren, Candy Blaicher and Neil Blaicher; three great-grandchildren, Kieran Blaicher, Ethan Dawson and Drake Blaicher; two sisters Thelma Skeens and husband Ray of Oakvale, Pansy Snow of North Carolina. Inurnment will follow at a later date in the Phillips family Cemetery on Browns Ridge Road, Lerona. on January 4, 2006.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 198, Enumeration District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family 1

Marshall Alton Phillips b. October 20, 1922, d. October 27, 1993
Marriage*Edith Elnora Thomas married Marshall Alton Phillips.8,2 

Family 2

George Washington Blaicher b. March 25, 1900, d. November 20, 1970
Marriage*Edith Elnora Thomas married George Washington Blaicher.10 
Children
  • Charles E. "Charlie" Blaicher2,10
  • Ernest "Ernie" Blaicher2,10

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edith E. Phillips obituary in the Jan 4, 2006 edition.
  3. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Mae Thomas obituary in the May 17, 1976 edition.
  8. [S3427] Phillips Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George Washington Blaicher obituary in the Nov 21, 1970 edition.

Leonard Howard Thomas1,2,3

M, b. June 26, 1926, d. July 31, 1969
FatherRoscoe Bee Thomas1,2,4,5,6 b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
MotherPearl May Kelly1,2,4,5,6 b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
     Leonard Howard Thomas was buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7 His Social Security Number was 236-32-0447.8 He was born on June 26, 1926 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,7,8,9,10 He married Mary Beatrice Lusk on March 4, 1953 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2 Leonard Howard Thomas and Mary Beatrice Lusk were divorced in November, 1964.7 Leonard Howard Thomas died on July 31, 1969 at Richlands, Onslow Co., North Carolina, at age 43.7,9,10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 198, Enumeration District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

Mary Beatrice Lusk b. September 14, 1932, d. December 1, 1998
Marriage*Leonard Howard Thomas married Mary Beatrice Lusk on March 4, 1953 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2 
Divorce* Leonard Howard Thomas and Mary Beatrice Lusk were divorced in November, 1964.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Lusk marriage record.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  6. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  7. [S3421] Brown Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S4274] Tankersley Funeral & Cremation Services, online http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net, From the Mary Beatrice Lusk Burnecke obituary.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Christine Ruth Faulkner obituary in the Sep 11, 1990 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Pansy Elaine Thomas1,2,3

F, b. August 17, 1929, d. April 6, 2009
FatherRoscoe Bee Thomas1,4,5,2,6,3,7 b. January 7, 1892, d. January 8, 1951
MotherPearl May Kelly1,4,5,2,6,3,7 b. May 24, 1896, d. May 16, 1976
     Pansy Elaine Thomas was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,8 She was born on August 17, 1929 at Possum Hollow, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,9,2 As of June 29, 1945,her married name was Frost.3 She married William David Frost Sr. on June 29, 1945 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.8,2,3 Pansy Elaine Thomas and William David Frost Sr. were divorced on June 10, 1957.3 As of August 17, 1978,her married name was Snow.8,3 Pansy Elaine Thomas married Alvis Otis Snow on August 17, 1978 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.2,3 Pansy Elaine Thomas died on April 6, 2009 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.9,2,8 She BLUEFIELD — Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow, age 79, of Route 5 Box 390 (Pinnacle View Road), Bluefield, W.Va., passed away on Monday, April 6, 2009 at a Princeton hospital. Born on August 17, 1929 in Possum Hollow, she was a daughter of the late Roscoe B. and Pearl May Kelly Thomas. She had been a resident of Bluewell for most her life and was the retired owner and operator of Snow's Grill in Bluewell. She was also an avid BINGO player. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William David Frost, Sr; her second husband, Alvis Otis Snow, Sr; three sisters, Helen and Jean Skeens, and Edith Phillips; and four brothers, Earnest, Hobart, Charles, and Leonord Thomas; two granddaughters, Carmella Wiley and Victoria Carty; and one grandson, Sherman Wiley. Survivors include her seven daughters, Pearl and Doug Brimm of GlenWood Park, Vickie and Roger Carroll of Hurricane Road, Diana and David Scott of Bluefield, Angela and Larry Carty of Tennessee, Alva Arnold of Bluewell, Barbara and Harry Campbell of Hamlet, N.C. and April and Tim Hunt of Princeton; six sons, David and Phyllis Frost of Route 20, Wesley Frost of Bluefield, James and Ersie Frost of Bluefield, Sammy and Claudia Frost of Welch, Alvis Snow of Monroe, N.C., Adam and Joanna Snow of Bluewell; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister, Thelma Skeens of Oakvale. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell with Harry Campbell, David Scott, Jerry Dinger, Douglas Frost, Douglas "Buck" Brimm, Jr., Ronnie Brimm serving as pallbearers. on April 8, 2009.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 47, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 198, Enumeration District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

William David Frost Sr. b. December 11, 1923, d. April 26, 2002
Marriage*Pansy Elaine Thomas married William David Frost Sr. on June 29, 1945 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.8,2,3 
Divorce* Pansy Elaine Thomas and William David Frost Sr. were divorced on June 10, 1957.3 
Children

Family 2

Alvis Otis Snow b. August 11, 1921, d. November 17, 1999
Marriage*Pansy Elaine Thomas married Alvis Otis Snow on August 17, 1978 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Elaine Thomas Frost Snow obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edith E. Phillips obituary in the Jan 4, 2006 edition.
  6. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Mae Thomas obituary in the May 17, 1976 edition.
  8. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William David Frost, Sr. obituary in the Apr 27, 2002 edition.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Douglas Eugene Brimm, Sr. obituary in the Jan 20, 2010 edition.
  12. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Pearl Beatrice Brimm obituary.

Ethel M. Hagar1,2,3

F, b. October 17, 1905, d. September 4, 1958
     Ethel M. Hagar was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on October 17, 1905 at West Virginia.1,3 As of November 27, 1923,her married name was Thomas.2 She married Rodrick Asbury Thomas, son of Charles Anderson Thomas and Minnie Leona Cole, on November 27, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4 Ethel M. Hagar died on September 4, 1958 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 52.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 48, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 18, Enumeration District 28-25, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Rodrick Asbury Thomas b. April 12, 1900, d. November 28, 1955
Marriage*Ethel M. Hagar married Rodrick Asbury Thomas, son of Charles Anderson Thomas and Minnie Leona Cole, on November 27, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Hagar marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ethel M. Thomas death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rodrick Asbury Thomas death certificate.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Alma D. Moye obituary in the Oct 3, 2002 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Della Mae Pitzer obituary in the Jun 24, 1999 edition.

Lela Wanda Thomas1,2,3,4

F, b. August 25, 1924, d. February 13, 2003
FatherRodrick Asbury Thomas1,3,4,5,6 b. April 12, 1900, d. November 28, 1955
MotherEthel M. Hagar1,3,4,5,6 b. October 17, 1905, d. September 4, 1958
     Her Social Security Number was 232-38-1094.3 Lela Wanda Thomas was buried at Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.2 She was born on August 25, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of January 19, 1940,her married name was Clark.4 She married Elbert Edward Clark on January 19, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2,4 Lela Wanda Thomas died on February 13, 2003 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 78.2,3 She Lela Wanda Clark, age 78, beloved mother & grandmother, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2003 in a local hospital. She was born in Princeton, WV but lived in Jacksonville for the past 45 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Clark. She is survived by 3 sons, Randy Clark (wife Sherry), Roderick Clark, Clinton Clark (wife, Gina); a daughter, Linda Dooley (husband, Ray); numerous grandchildren & great-grandchildren and a sister, Minnie McGuire. Funeral services will be held 11 am Monday in the chapel of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 5753 Blanding Blvd. with interment to follow in Riverside Memorial Park. on February 16, 2003.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 48, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Family

Elbert Edward Clark b. March 12, 1920, d. January 15, 1997
Marriage*Lela Wanda Thomas married Elbert Edward Clark on January 19, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children
  • Randy Clark2
  • Roderick Clark2
  • Clinton Clark2
  • Linda Clark2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6466] Times Union, The, From the Lela Wanda Clark obituary in the Feb 16, 2003 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Alma D. Moye obituary in the Oct 3, 2002 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Della Mae Pitzer obituary in the Jun 24, 1999 edition.

Ted Odell "Teddy" Thomas1,2,3,4

M, b. February 26, 1927, d. 1964
FatherRodrick Asbury Thomas1,5 b. April 12, 1900, d. November 28, 1955
MotherEthel M. Hagar1,5 b. October 17, 1905, d. September 4, 1958
     Ted Odell "Teddy" Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on February 26, 1927 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4 He married Phyllis Earline Lafferty on October 30, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Ted Odell "Teddy" Thomas died in 1964.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 48, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 18, Enumeration District 28-25, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Phyllis Earline Lafferty
Marriage*Ted Odell "Teddy" Thomas married Phyllis Earline Lafferty on October 30, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Lafferty marriage record.
  3. [S3263] Thornton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ordridge Lee Thomas1,2

M, b. August 7, 1928, d. March 16, 1975
FatherRodrick Asbury Thomas3,4 b. April 12, 1900, d. November 28, 1955
MotherEthel M. Hagar3,4 b. October 17, 1905, d. September 4, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 232-34-0494.5 Ordridge Lee Thomas was born on August 7, 1928 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5,2,6 He married Annie Belle Hatcher on October 4, 1952 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Ordridge Lee Thomas died on March 16, 1975 at age 46.5,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 48, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 18, Enumeration District 28-25, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

Annie Belle Hatcher
Marriage*Ordridge Lee Thomas married Annie Belle Hatcher on October 4, 1952 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Hatcher marriage record.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.