Person Page - 1974

     Byron Carlisle Bailey was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Jane Smith.⁴ Byron Carlisle Bailey was born on January 25, 1918 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He died on January 19, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 37; Died of a heart attack.^3,4 He Byron C. Bailey of Charleston died at a Charleston hospital Thursday. He was bom Jan. 25, 1918 at, Duhring, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton C. Bailey, who survive. He is also survived by his wife, the former Miss Jane Smith, and one daughter, Pamela; two brothers, Douglas A. of Portsmouth, Va. and Thomas E. of Duhring, and one sister, Mrs. G. H. Cook of Goodwill. Funeral service will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the home of his parents. The Rev. Mr. Marks will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at Bluewell. Pallbearers and flower bearers will be selected prior to the service. The body has been removed from the Cravens Funeral Home to the home of his parents. on January 21, 1956.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-1884.⁴ Garland Huffman Cook was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on November 29, 1907 at Ashland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ He married Elaine Eudora Bailey, daughter of Clifton Carl "Bunk" Bailey and Lena Goodwin Mateer, on June 19, 1936 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,2 Garland Huffman Cook died on January 30, 1961 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 53.³

     Charles Maxwell Rye was buried at Rye Cemetery, Nemours, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 8, 1903 at Boissevain, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Elaine Eudora Bailey, daughter of Clifton Carl "Bunk" Bailey and Lena Goodwin Mateer, on April 7, 1966 at Pocahontas Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Charles Maxwell Rye died on January 7, 1968 at Nemours, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^3,4

     Thomas Edward Bailey was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 228-42-3772.⁵ He was born on February 24, 1934 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He died on February 5, 1997 at age 62.⁵

     Douglas Arnold Bailey was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.⁷ He was born on February 6, 1923 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,7 He died on March 3, 2007 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 84.^5,6,7

     David Alexander "Dave" McNew was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on August 15, 1895 at Russell Co., Virginia; On his WWII Draft Registration card he lists his year of birth as 1894 and his gravestone has a date of Aug 7, 1893.^6,3,4 He married Beulah Mary Mateer, daughter of Francis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer and Dora Gains Cole, on June 28, 1917 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,8,4,5,9 David Alexander "Dave" McNew died on January 8, 1960 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^4,10 He J. Alexandria (should be D. Alexander) McNew, 66, of Route 3, Bluefield died in a Bluefield hospital Friday. He was a retired miner, and a member of the UMWA. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Beulah Mateer McNew; one son, David McNew of Route 3 Bluefield, two brothers, Sid McNew of Oakland, Pa., and William McNew of Bluefield, Va; one sister, Mrs. Charles Barker of Roanoke, Va; and two grandchildren. Burial will follow in the King Cemetery at Duhring. Pallbearers will be L. T. Minnix, Vanice Gillis, John Wall, Chester Foy, Henry Simmons, Charles Owens, and Pet Davis. on January 9, 1960.⁵

     Myrtle June McNew was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She died on February 8, 1919 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on February 8, 1919 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; The death certificate has a birth year of 1918 but according to the 1920 Census it is 1919 and her gravestone has Jun 1, 1918.^1,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 233-20-8508.¹¹ David Lillard McNew was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on November 1, 1920 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{11,2,3,5,6,7,9} He married Zenith Lorene Bowman on August 21, 1947 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ David Lillard McNew and Zenith Lorene Bowman were divorced on August 4, 1971 at Portsmouth, Virginia.⁵ David Lillard McNew died on July 10, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^11,2,4

     Chester Edward Hurst was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 14, 1893 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,4 He married Ada May Mateer, daughter of Francis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer and Dora Gains Cole, on December 29, 1923 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 Chester Edward Hurst died on August 24, 1937 at Dott, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 44.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 234-40-5810.⁴ Chester Mateer Hurst was born on July 31, 1928 at West Virginia.^1,4 He married Yvonne Legg circa 1950.^2,5 Chester Mateer Hurst died on February 4, 1989 at West Virginia at age 60.⁴

     Robert Lee Hurst was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 233-44-8062.⁴ He was born on January 3, 1931 at Dott, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He died on December 6, 2004 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^1,4 He BLUEFIELD - Robert Lee Hurst, 73, of Route 3, Box 464 (Lorton Lick Road), Bluefield, died on Monday, Dec. 6, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Hurst was born in Dott on Jan. 3, 1931, to the late Chester Edward Hurst and Ada May Mateer Hurst. Mr. Hurst had been a resident of Route 3, Bluefield for 69 years and was a retired coal operator having worked in the coal industry for 34 years. He was a member of the U.M.W.A., a graduate of Bramwell High School Class of 1948 and was a member of the Bailey Masonic Lodge No. 137 A.F.& A.M. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Chester Mateer Hurst and a great-nephew, Joshua Keith Hurst. Survivors include: Brother, Charles Edward Hurst and wife Linda of Bluewell; sister-in-law, Yvonne Legg Hurst of Lorton Lick Road, Bluefield; nieces and nephews, Sandra Lynn Vaught and husband Joey of Harker Heights ,Texas, Charles Edward Hurst Jr. of Brushfork, Larry Keith Hurst and wife Linda of Sandlick, Lani Karen Crane and husband Kevin of Bluewell; great-nieces and nephews, Sarah Michelle Vaught of Harker Heights, Nicholas Ryan Hurst of Brushfork, Amanda Marie Hurst of Sandlick, Kellie Yvonne Crane and Maranda LeAnn Crane of Bluewell. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell where the Eulogy will be given by Larry Hurst and Kevin Compton. The burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell where Delbert Gills, Chester Workman, Herman Munsey, Franklin Sargent, Curtis King, Jeff Donithan, Blaine Farmer and Chester Workman Jr. will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6-9 p.m. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Hurst family. on December 9, 2004.¹

     Charles Edward Hurst Sr. was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Linda Gail Sparks.² Charles Edward Hurst Sr. was born on March 6, 1936 at Dott, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He died on January 24, 2015 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^2,4 He BLUEWELL — Charles Edward Hurst, Sr., 78, of Camellia Drive (Bluewell), Bluefield, passed away with his loving family around him on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Born on March 6, 1936 in Dott, WV, he was a son of the late Chester Edward and Ada May Mateer Hurst. He had been a member of the Bluewell community for 78 years and was a retired salesman for Bluefield Hardware Company for 28 years. He also owned and ran Hardware Charlie's in Bluewell for 31 years. He was a member of the Bluewell Lions Club, and the masons and shriners as well. He was a graduate of Bramwell High School. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Gail Sparks Hurst; 2 brothers, CM and Robert Lee Hurst; and a nephew, Larry Keith Hurst. Survivors include: Son: Charles Edward Hurst, Jr. of Bluefield. Daughter: Sandra Lynn Hurst Vaught of Harker Heights, TX. He also loved an adored every minute with his grandchildren: Sarah Michelle Vaught of Austin, TX; and Nicholas Ryan Hurst of Roanoke, VA. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Rev. Roger Lacy officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Because of Charles' love for children, it is requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. on January 26, 2015.²

     Yvonne Legg was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on June 26, 1931 at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of circa 1950,her married name was Hurst.² She married Chester Mateer Hurst, son of Chester Edward Hurst and Ada May Mateer, circa 1950.^1,2 Yvonne Legg died on August 21, 2012 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^3,2 She BLUEFIELD - Yvonne Legg Hurst, age 81, of Route 3, Box 464 (Lorton Lick Road), Bluefield, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Charleston Area Medical Center - Memorial Division, Charleston. Yvonne was born June 26, 1931 in Belburn, to the late Jack and Bessie (Hill) Legg. She was "raised" by John W. and Leona (Hill) Sigmon. She attended Montcalm High School and graduated from Bramwell High School in 1949. She worked at Maidenform in Princeton and Hills Department Store in Green Valley. Yvonne lived the majority of her life on Lorton Lick Road in Mercer County. She was a dear friend and caregiver to many people during her lifetime. She particularly loved children and freely opened her home to many kids throughout the years. Yvonne will be remembered for her delicious home-cooking and her strong sense of humor. Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Chester "C.M." Hurst; her son, Larry Keith Hurst; and her infant grandson, Joshua Keith Hurst. Also preceding her in death were her Sigmon family cousins (Harry Sigmon, Mildred Walker, Virginia Gills, Lucille Mathena, Thelma Sigmon, Julius Sigmon, Woodrow Sigmon, and Ray Sigmon) with whom she grew up alongside of as a sister. Yvonne is survived by her daughter, Lani Karen Hurst Crane and husband, Kevin of Bluewell; four grandchildren, Amanda Maria Hurst, Kellie Yvonne Crane, Maranda LeAnn Crane, and Landon Kevin Crane; as well as her daughter-in-law, Linda K. Hurst of Sandlick. Additional survivors include her brother, William B. Legg and wife, Grace of Meadow Bridge, and her brother, Earl Jackson "Jackie" Legg and wife, Helen of Mount Lookout; half-sisters, Bonnie Groves and Anna McClung of Maryland. In addition, there are many close friends, neighbors, and relatives who called to check on Yvonne on a daily basis. Special family friends include Jerry and Judy Kade and Mia Kade Compton, as well as a special caregiver, Melissa Brooks. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Rev. Steve Rector officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Mausoleum where Carl "Poochie" Watkins, Kevin Compton, Lee Poff, Danny Gaither, Larry Legg, and Tommy Shoemaker will serve as pallbearers. on August 22, 2012.²

     Wiley Lewis Lowman was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He was born on July 27, 1896 at Nathans Creek, Ashe Co., North Carolina.^2,3,4,5 He married Reba Josephine Mateer, daughter of Francis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer and Dora Gains Cole, on December 25, 1920 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Wiley Lewis Lowman died on January 15, 1955 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 58.^3,4,5

     Janice N. Lowman was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 230-18-6858.⁵ She was born on December 18, 1921 at Amonate, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 She died on April 21, 2006 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 84.^1,5,2 She NORTH TAZEWELL, Va. - Janice N. Lowman, of North Tazewell, died Friday, April 21, 2006 at Tazewell Community Hospital. Born in Amonate, Va., she was a daughter of the late Wiley Louis and Reba Josephine Mateer Lowman. She retired from Consolidation Coal Company after 45 years of service as a salary payroll clerk. Janice loved to play the Virginia Lottery and to shop at CVS, Farm Bureau, Double Kwik, Cargo, Food Lion and the Cave. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Frank L. "Bull" Lowman and two sisters, Evelyn Smallwood and Margaret Ann Boothe. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include three nephews, Frankie Lowman and wife Linda of Tazewell, Va., Charles Smallwood and wife Kathy of Louisville, Ky., and Clyde "Buzzy" Boothe and wife Becky of Charlotte, N.C; five nieces, Erra Jo Lowman Sutherland and husband Bill of Wise, Va., Phyllis Craig and husband Jerry of Morgantown, Audrey Aunspaugh and husband Richard of Sebring, Fla., Betty White and husband Junior of Matthews, N.C., and Judy Gunter and husband Ronnie of Jesse; fifteen great nieces and nephews, several great-great nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers, and family members will officiate the service. Those planning to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell by 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2006. on April 25, 2006.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-30-4135.⁷ Francis Louis "Frank" "Bull" Lowman was born on November 28, 1927 at West Virginia.^7,4 He married Frances Louise Brown on March 21, 1948 at Bristol, Virginia.⁶ Francis Louis "Frank" "Bull" Lowman died on May 7, 1991 at Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 63.^7,5

     Her Social Security Number was 234-04-7999.⁴ Evelyn Lowman was buried at Palm Memorial Gardens, 9051 Appalachian Highway, Matheny, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 21, 1930 at Faraday, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,6 As of March 28, 1948,her married name was Smallwood.³ She married Charles Hamilton Smallwood on March 28, 1948 at Amonate, Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ Evelyn Lowman died on November 10, 1996 at West Virginia at age 66.^4,6

     Charles Hamilton Smallwood was buried at Palm Memorial Gardens, 9051 Appalachian Highway, Matheny, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on June 6, 1927 at Douglasville, Georgia.^1,2,3 He married Evelyn Lowman, daughter of Wiley Lewis Lowman and Reba Josephine Mateer, on March 28, 1948 at Amonate, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Charles Hamilton Smallwood died on November 16, 1999 at West Virginia at age 72.^2,3

     Margaret Ann Lowman was buried at Boothe Cemetery (Dry Fork), Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 224-28-2631.⁶ She was born on December 9, 1923 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6 As of September 18, 1941,her married name was Boothe.³ She married Clyde Edward Boothe on September 18, 1941 at Amonate, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Margaret Ann Lowman died on April 17, 1982 at age 58.²

     Clyde Edward Boothe was buried at Boothe Cemetery (Dry Fork), Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 11, 1920 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Margaret Ann Lowman, daughter of Wiley Lewis Lowman and Reba Josephine Mateer, on September 18, 1941 at Amonate, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 Clyde Edward Boothe died on January 21, 1975 at age 55.¹