Wanda Marie Martin1,2,3

F, b. October 18, 1961, d. January 11, 2016
FatherHerman Henry Martin1,4,2 b. February 3, 1929
MotherMargaret Eloise Bryant1,4,2 b. May 26, 1929, d. November 16, 2012
     Wanda Marie Martin was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.2 She Wanda Martin Billings departed her earthly life for her eternal life with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Monday, January 11, 2016. Wanda was the daughter of Herman and Margaret Martin. Wanda graduated from Tunstall High School and Averett College (University). She was a faithful member of Welcome Baptist Church.Survivors are her husband, Patrick Billings; father, Herman Martin; brothers, Mike Martin (Karen), and Ronnie Martin; brother-in-law, Bobby Billings; sister-in-law, Judye Mangus (Randy); very special nieces, Paige Martin, and Tennyson Carden (Zack); and her children, Seth, Talbott, Cole, and Halle, and (Godson), Mike Conner (Heather). Wanda was predeceased by her mother.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Norris Funeral Services, West End Chapel, with the Rev. Jimmy Hussey, the Rev. Jeff Woods, and the Rev. Delton Agnor officiating. Interment will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens.2 She was born on October 18, 1961 at Danville, Virginia.1,3 As of July 21, 1984,her married name was Billings.1 She married Patrick Allan Billings on July 21, 1984 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 Wanda Marie Martin died on January 11, 2016 at Virginia at age 54.2

Family

Patrick Allan Billings
Marriage*She married Patrick Allan Billings on July 21, 1984 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S2579] GoDanRiver.com, From the Wanda Martin Billings obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S6190] Swicegood-Barker Funeral Homes, online http://www.swicegood-barker.com/, From the Margaret Bryant Martin obituary.

Everett William Young1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 12, 1928, d. November 25, 1974
     Everett William Young was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,5 He was born on March 12, 1928 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4,5 He married Lillie Mae Martin, daughter of Charles Arthur "Charlie" Martin and Pearl M. "Pearlie" Guilliams, on November 7, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5 Everett William Young died on November 25, 1974 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 46.5

Family

Lillie Mae Martin
Marriage*He married Lillie Mae Martin, daughter of Charles Arthur "Charlie" Martin and Pearl M. "Pearlie" Guilliams, on November 7, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Andrew Martin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 19, 1920, d. May 12, 1997
FatherMorgin Harvey Martin1,6,3,7 b. July 29, 1900, d. March 3, 1973
MotherEffie Elizabeth Sigmon1,6,3,7 b. July 14, 1896, d. September, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 234-20-5503.3 James Andrew Martin was buried at Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co., Virginia.4 He was born on July 19, 1920 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,8,4 He married Elizabeth Viola Wright on April 10, 1947 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.9 James Andrew Martin married Elizabeth Viola Wright on September 6, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia; They were divorced and then remarried.9 James Andrew Martin died on May 12, 1997 at Jewell Ridge, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 76.3,8,4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 510, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 18, District 28-47, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Store clerk6

Family

Elizabeth Viola Wright b. circa 1918
Marriage*James Andrew Martin married Elizabeth Viola Wright on April 10, 1947 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.9 
Marriage James Andrew Martin married Elizabeth Viola Wright on September 6, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia; They were divorced and then remarried.9 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S2769] Greenhills Memory Gardens, Tazewell Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSfn=strickler&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=70182970&CRid=50447&df=all&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Paul Winford Martin obituary in the Jun 11, 2013 edition.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Paul Winford Martin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 28, 1921, d. June 9, 2013
FatherMorgin Harvey Martin1,6,4 b. July 29, 1900, d. March 3, 1973
MotherEffie Elizabeth Sigmon1,6,4 b. July 14, 1896, d. September, 1982
     Paul Winford Martin was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on November 28, 1921 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,7,3,4 He married Margaret Theda "Johnnie" Johnson on March 13, 1944 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5,8 Paul Winford Martin died on June 9, 2013 at Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 91.7,4 He BLUEWELL - Paul Winford Martin, 91, a longtime resident of Bluewell and, most recently, a resident at the Glenwood Park Retirement Village, passed away on Sunday evening, June 9 at Glenwood Park. He was born on November 28, 1921, in Callaway, Virginia. He was the son of Morgin H. Martin and Effie Sigmon Martin of Montcalm - both of whom preceded him in death. He also had 2 brothers, Andy Martin and Otis Martin, and one sister, Irene Martin Wood, all of whom preceded him in death. Paul was a graduate of McComas High School, and served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He married Margaret Theda ("Johnnie") Johnson of Bluefield, Virginia, in 1944, and they remained married for 57 years until her death in 2001. He was a longtime employee with Consolidated Coal Company and was Supervisor of Consol's Coal Laboratory in Pocahontas, Virginia, until his retirement. He was a member of Bluewell United Methodist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Goforth, and her husband, Buck, of Roanoke, Virginia, and his son, Paul E. Martin, and his wife, Jill, of Charlotte, North Carolina, and a daughter-in-law, Lois Martin, of Centreville, Virginia. Also surviving, are 3 grandchildren, Kristy Goforth Muddiman and her husband, Paul, of Lexington, South Carolina; Jamie Goforth and his wife, Liz, of Denver, Colorado; and Patrick Martin of Arlington, Virginia. He is also survived by 3 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Hunter, and Grant Muddiman of Lexington, SC. Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 11:00AM at the Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell with Rev. Steve Rector officiating. Burial will follow with the US Navy Honor Guard performing military honors. on June 11, 2013.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 510, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 18, District 28-47, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Store clerk6

Family

Margaret Theda "Johnnie" Johnson b. August 19, 1924, d. October 9, 2001
Marriage*Paul Winford Martin married Margaret Theda "Johnnie" Johnson on March 13, 1944 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5,8 
Children
  • Elizabeth Martin4,8
  • Paul E. Martin4,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Paul Winford Martin obituary in the Jun 11, 2013 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Johnson marriage record.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret Theda Martin obituary in the Oct 10, 2001 edition.

Irene Connis Martin1,2,3

F, b. May 5, 1923, d. November 30, 1993
FatherMorgin Harvey Martin1,4,2,3,5 b. July 29, 1900, d. March 3, 1973
MotherEffie Elizabeth Sigmon1,4,2,3,5 b. July 14, 1896, d. September, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 234-32-5655.2 Irene Connis Martin was born on May 5, 1923 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 As of June 29, 1946,her married name was Wilson.3 She married Herbert Franklin Wilson on June 29, 1946 at Bland Co., Virginia.3 As of November 15, 1962,her married name was Wood.3 Irene Connis Martin married James Walter Wood on November 15, 1962 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.3 Irene Connis Martin died on November 30, 1993 at age 70.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 510, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 18, District 28-47, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

Herbert Franklin Wilson b. April 6, 1920, d. May 9, 1951
Marriage*Irene Connis Martin married Herbert Franklin Wilson on June 29, 1946 at Bland Co., Virginia.3 

Family 2

James Walter Wood b. January 19, 1912, d. May, 1986
Marriage*Irene Connis Martin married James Walter Wood on November 15, 1962 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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 Paul Winford Martin obituary in the Jun 11, 2013 edition.

William Otis Martin1,2

M, b. June 29, 1924, d. April 21, 1995
FatherMorgin Harvey Martin3,1,4 b. July 29, 1900, d. March 3, 1973
MotherEffie Elizabeth Sigmon3,1,4 b. July 14, 1896, d. September, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 234-32-9957.5 William Otis Martin was born on June 29, 1924 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,5 He died on April 21, 1995 at West Virginia at age 70.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 510, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 18, District 28-47, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Paul Winford Martin obituary in the Jun 11, 2013 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Walter Wood1,2

M, b. January 19, 1912, d. May, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 263-10-1078.3 James Walter Wood was born on January 19, 1912 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Irene Connis Martin, daughter of Morgin Harvey Martin and Effie Elizabeth Sigmon, on November 15, 1962 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 James Walter Wood died in May, 1986 at West Virginia at age 74.3

Family

Irene Connis Martin b. May 5, 1923, d. November 30, 1993
Marriage*He married Irene Connis Martin, daughter of Morgin Harvey Martin and Effie Elizabeth Sigmon, on November 15, 1962 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Elizabeth Viola Wright1

F, b. circa 1918
     Elizabeth Viola Wright was born circa 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 She married James Andrew Martin, son of Morgin Harvey Martin and Effie Elizabeth Sigmon, on April 10, 1947 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 As of September 6, 1950,her married name was Martin.1 Elizabeth Viola Wright married James Andrew Martin, son of Morgin Harvey Martin and Effie Elizabeth Sigmon, on September 6, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia; They were divorced and then remarried.1

Family

James Andrew Martin b. July 19, 1920, d. May 12, 1997
MarriageElizabeth Viola Wright married James Andrew Martin, son of Morgin Harvey Martin and Effie Elizabeth Sigmon, on April 10, 1947 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 
Marriage* Elizabeth Viola Wright married James Andrew Martin, son of Morgin Harvey Martin and Effie Elizabeth Sigmon, on September 6, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia; They were divorced and then remarried.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Herbert Franklin Wilson1,2,3

M, b. April 6, 1920, d. May 9, 1951
     Herbert Franklin Wilson was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 223-24-0604.3 He was born on April 6, 1920 at Grayson Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Irene Connis Martin, daughter of Morgin Harvey Martin and Effie Elizabeth Sigmon, on June 29, 1946 at Bland Co., Virginia.1 Herbert Franklin Wilson died on May 9, 1951 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 31.3

Family

Irene Connis Martin b. May 5, 1923, d. November 30, 1993
Marriage*He married Irene Connis Martin, daughter of Morgin Harvey Martin and Effie Elizabeth Sigmon, on June 29, 1946 at Bland Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Herbert Franklin Wilson death certiticate.

Margaret Theda "Johnnie" Johnson1,2

F, b. August 19, 1924, d. October 9, 2001
     Her Social Security Number was 233-34-8452.3 Margaret Theda "Johnnie" Johnson was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on August 19, 1924 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 As of March 13, 1944,her married name was Martin.2 She married Paul Winford Martin, son of Morgin Harvey Martin and Effie Elizabeth Sigmon, on March 13, 1944 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 Margaret Theda "Johnnie" Johnson died on October 9, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.3,5,4 She BLUEFIELD - Margaret Theda (Jobnnie) Martin, 77, of Route 3, Box 674, Bluefield (Lorton Lick Road), died Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, Va. Born Aug. 19, 1924, in Bluefield, Va., she was a daughter of the late Tom and Grace Kinder Johnson. She had lived in Bluefield all of her life, was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church, and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, a brother, George Johnson, preceded her in death. Survivors are her husband, Paul W. Martin of the home; daughter, Elizabeth Goforth and husband, James C. (Buck) of Roanoke, Va; son, Paul E. Martin and wife, Jill of Reston, Va; daughter in law, Lois Martin of Centreville, Va; sisters, Louise Crawford of Bluefield, Va., Teny Owen of Roanoke and Dorothy Collins of Lantana, Fla; grandchildren, Kristy Muddiman and husband, Paul of Roanoke, Jamie Goforth of Charlotte, N.C. and Patrick Martin of Blacksburg, Va. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Cravens Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Dr. Robert Stoddard, the Rev. D. Homer Stewart, and the Rev. David Ratcliff officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where pallbearers will be T.A. Warden Jr., Merrell Crane, James Martin Sr., James Martin Jr., Robert Honaker, and Al Miles. on October 10, 2001.4

Family

Paul Winford Martin b. November 28, 1921, d. June 9, 2013
Marriage*She married Paul Winford Martin, son of Morgin Harvey Martin and Effie Elizabeth Sigmon, on March 13, 1944 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Elizabeth Martin1,4
  • Paul E. Martin1,4

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Paul Winford Martin obituary in the Jun 11, 2013 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Johnson marriage record.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Margaret Theda Martin obituary in the Oct 10, 2001 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.