1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 30 Jul 1850, Page 274A, Family #398.
Listed as Isaac Wimmer, age 22, born in VA, in household of father, Samuel Wimmer.
1. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Robert D. (Bob) Bailey III, 61, of Pineville, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, after an extended illness.
"Born April 1, 1947, at Welch, he was the son of the late Robert D. Bailey Jr. and Jean Hickman Bailey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his aunts Virginia (Doe) Carr and Frances Bailey Groff.
"Bailey was a life-long resident of Pineville and was the former owner of Wyoming Broadcasting Company and Wyoming Cable Television. He was an avid reader and an accomplished musician having played in numerous local and regional bands throughout his life.
"He is survived by his wife, Christy C. Bailey of Pineville, daughter Angela Sue Bailey Osborne and her husband Jeff of Salisbury, NC, sons Robert D. Bailey, IV and his wife, Tanya of Pineville and Micah Alexander Bailey and his fiancé, Lora Miller of Beckley and three grandchildren, Jordan Bailey Osborne, Brendan David Mullins and Hailey Michelle Hurd. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who enjoyed having a crazy old Uncle Bob..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 104; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence McKinney; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Herndon, WV; son of J.W. and L.P.
McKinney; married on 20 Apr 1937 at Herndon, WV; Brookie Lusk; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Ben Lusk.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clarence McKinney; born on 18 Jan 1912; died in Mar 1981; living at Marianna, Wyoming Co, WV
at death.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 129B;
Family #382/382.
Listed as Brookey M. Lusk; age 13; born in WV; in household of father; Benjamin H. Lusk.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 104; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence McKinney; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Herndon, WV; son of J.W. and L.P.
McKinney; married on 20 Apr 1937 at Herndon, WV; Brookie Lusk; age 20; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Ben Lusk.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Brookie Mae Lusk McKinney, 92, of Brenton, passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness.
"Born Jan. 13, 1916, at Herndon, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison and Margaret Lusk.
Mrs. McKinney was a faithful member of Cooper Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to church, cooking, sewing and being with her family.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence McKinney; a son, Darrell McKinney; five brothers, Ernest Lusk, Vernie Lusk, Oley Lusk, Herman Lusk and Denver Lusk; and two sisters, Letha Graham and Maxine McKinney.
"Survivors include four sons, Gilmer McKinney and his wife, Delores, of Hampton, Va., Benny McKinney and his wife, Ilene, of Sophia, Ronnie McKinney and his wife, Darlene, of Brenton and Lonnie McKinney and his wife, Sandra, of Pineville; a daughter, Ardyth Brown and her husband, Buell, of Rockview; four brothers, Orville Lusk of Fairdale, Paul Lusk of Richmond, Va., Buren Lusk of Keyrock and Beacher Lusk of Yorktown, Va.; four sisters, Dessie Graham of Odd, Ruby White of Kegley, Ellie Graham of Odd and Faye Shrewsbury of Yorktown, Va.; 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren..."
1. 1900 Census, Summers Co, WV; Greenbrier District; taken on 20/21 Jun 1900; Page 27B;
Family #182/182.
Listed as Chester M. Wikel; age 20; born in WV in Nov 1879; in household of father, John Wikel;
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1918); Page 363; WV Archives Web Site.
C.M. Wikel; age 39; born in Summers Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; married on 24 Dec 1918 at
the bride's father's house near Rockview, WV; Dottie Hash; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Rockview, WV; no parents listed.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Death registry; Vol #__(1966); Page 14; WV Archives Web Site.
Chester M. Wikel; age 86; born on 9 Nov, 1879 in WV; married; accountant; living at Pineville, WV;
son of unknown parents; died on 29 Apr 1966 at Pineville, WV from cardiac arrest; buried on 1 May
1966 in Hillcrest Mem, Matheny, WV; informant, Dottie Wikel, Pineville, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #11.
Listed as Dottie E. Hash, age 5, in household of father, Levi Hash.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mitchell Cooke search, 15 Dec 2001, submitted
by ddd@bellsouth.net.
Dottie Edna Hash; born on 2 Mar 1897 in Wyoming Co, WV; died on 11 Feb 1983.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 216B, Family #48.
Listed as Dottie E. Hash, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Levi R. Hash.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1918); Page 363; WV Archives Web Site.
C.M. Wikel; age 39; born in Summers Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; married on 24 Dec 1918 at
the bride's father's house near Rockview, WV; Dottie Hash; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Rockview, WV; no parents listed.
1. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Myrtlene Stouffer, 74, of Pineville, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, following a long illness.
"Born April 18, 1934, at Mullens, she was the daughter of the late C.M. and Dottie Hash Wikel.
"She was a sales clerk at Fas-Chek Supermarket in Pineville.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Butcher; and three brothers, Byron, Bernard and John Wikel.
"Survivors include one sister, Marita Browning of Pineville.
In keeping with Mrs. Stouffer’s wishes, there will be no service.."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Oscar Butcher
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 14 Sep 1915
Birth Place Chapmonville, West Virginia
Death Date 11 Jun 1997
Father Leonord Butcher
Mother Martha Bryont
SSN 233184695
Notes Jul 1937: Name listed as OSCAR BUTCHER"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 13 Jan 2009.
"Oscar Butcher
Birth 1915
USA
Death 1997 (aged 81–82)
USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 32890884"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 13 Jan 2009.
"Virginia Wikel Butcher
Birth 1925
USA
Death 1975 (aged 49–50)
USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 32890867"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Chester Maston Wikel (1879–1966) and Dottie Edna Hash-Wikel (1897–1983)."Sister of Bernard A. Wikel (1922–1951), Marita Wikel-Browning (1924–2012), John Clinton Wikel (1928–1983), and Howell Byron Wikel (1930–1931).
"Married to Oscar Butcher (1915-1997)."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; 3 Apr 1930; Page 111B; Family #17/17.
Listed as William Browning; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Wiliiam M. Browning.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1945); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
William Browning, Jr; age 22; born at Alpoca, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of William
McKinley and Rosela T(illey) Browning; married on 12 Jan 1945 at Pineville, WV; Martha Wikel; age
20; born at Pineville, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of C.M. and Dottie Wikel.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1945); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
William Browning, Jr; age 22; born at Alpoca, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of William
McKinley and Rosela T(illey) Browning; married on 12 Jan 1945 at Pineville, WV; Martha Wikel; age
20; born at Pineville, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of C.M. and Dottie Wikel.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday, 15 Nov 2012; Newspaper Obit.
"PINEVILLE — Marita Wikel Browning, 88, of Pineville, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012, at Monroe Manor Assisted Living, following a short illness."Born September 13, 1924, in Pineville, she was the daughter of the late Chester M. and Dottie Hash Wikel.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Browning Jr.; daughter, Kathy Cook; three brothers, Byron Wikel, Bernard Wikel and Johnny Wikel; two sisters, Myrtlene Stouffer and Virginia Butcher; and a brother-in-law, Oscar Butcher.
"She is survived by her son, Michael Browning and wife, Ann of Monroe, N.C.; granddaughter, Kim Keziah and husband, Larry of Monroe, N.C.; grandson, Travis Cook of Pineville; great-grandchildren, Kristin Keziah, Jason Keziah and wife, Brooke, Andrew Keziah, and Ethan Keziah, all of Monroe, N.C.; and great-great-grandchildren, Avery Booth, Riley Keziah, Addyson Keziah, and Layla Keziah, all of Monroe, N.C.
"Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, November 16, 2012, at Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, with the Rev. Bobby Bannister officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 19 Apr 1930, Page 174A, Family #166.
Listed as French Brown, age 2 yrs, 0 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Harry Brown.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1947); Page 328; WV Archives Web Site.
French Brown; age 19; born and living at Guyan, WV; single; son of Harry and Tennie Brown; married
on 29 Mar 1947 at Guyan, WV; Imogene West; age 20; born and living at Guyan, WV; daughter of
H.L. and Tressie West.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1947); Page 328; WV Archives Web Site.
French Brown; age 19; born and living at Guyan, WV; single; son of Harry and Tennie Brown; married
on 29 Mar 1947 at Guyan, WV; Imogene West; age 20; born and living at Guyan, WV; daughter of
H.L. and Tressie West.
1. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Richie Dean Brown, 55, of Brenton, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
"Born Aug. 3, 1953, at Iaeger, he was the son of the late French J. and Imogene West Brown.
"Mr. Brown was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed being outdoors, animals, fishing and being with family and friends. Richie was also an avid NASCAR fan.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Brown; a sister, Sandra Brown; and grandparents, Tennessee Toler and Tressie and Herbert West.
"Survivors include his daughter, Samantha Reed and her fiancé, Eric Cales, of Jumping Branch; and two sisters, Janet Asbury and her husband, Thomas, of Brenton and Donna Stafford of Orlando, Fla.
"Services will be private..."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 29 Dec 2008.
"Rev John Harvey Rollins, Sr
Birth 24 Oct 1925
Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
Death 13 Jan 2008 (aged 82)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 32471882"Additional Information Posted:
"Rev. John H. Rollins, 82, of Oceana, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness."Born Oct. 24, 1925, in Kenova, WV, he was the son of the late Bert Rollins (Deceased) and Laura Salters-Rollins (Deceased).
"Rev. Rollins was a member of the Toneda Baptist Church, a retired coal miner, a member of the UMWA District 17 and a retired minister. He loved serving the Lord, helping those in need and gardening. During his life he was a pastor of several churches in Wyoming, Mingo, Raleigh and McDowell counties.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, George Rollins (Deceased), Kenneth Rollins (Deceased) and James Rollins (Deceased).
"Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Winnie Ruth Mullens-Rollins (1925-2018) whom he married on February 5, 1945 in Kopperston, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1945, Page 15, Application Date: February 2, 1945); five sons, Tom Rollins and his wife Becky Rollins of Altus OK, William Rollins and his wife Fannie Rollins of Cyclone, Rev. John Harvey Rollins Jr. and his wife Kristine Rollins of Scott Depot, Gerald D. Rollins of the residence, and Gregory W. Rollins and his wife Janet Rollins of Cyclone; two daughters, Betty Rollins-Blankenship (Deceased) and her husband Lonnie Blankenship of Cyclone, and Fannie B. Rollins-Edwards and her husband Greg Edwards of Rocky Mount, NC; a sister, Clara B. Rollins-Stewart of Westmont, IL; eighteen grandchildren and twenty one great-grandchildren.
"Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, at Evans Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jim Hamrick officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 119A;
Family #573/595.
Listed as Ruth Mullins; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Milton Mullins.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ruth Rollins, 93 of Kopperston, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 5, 2018. She passed away at home with her family after a long illness."Ruth was born on February 19, 1925 in Welch , WV ; she was the daughter of the late Milton A. Mullens and Lula P. Farley-Mullens.
"She was a graduate of Herndon High School. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother to her children. She loved singing in the choir, playing her guitar and singing with her children. She was a homemaker, and lived most of her life in Wyoming County. One of her greatest joys in life was her relationship with the Lord; now she has entered into the joy of her heavenly home (John 14:1-6).
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Rev. John H. Rollins, Sr., a daughter, Betty Rollins-Blankenship, a grandson Steven Rollins, a granddaughter, Catherine Bowers, three sisters Pauline York, Zola Church, Lila Wade and a brother Milton Mullens, Jr.
"Survivors include a sister, Garnett Workman of Princeton, five sons Tom (Becky) of Altus, OK, Bill (Fannie) of Cyclone WV, John , Jr. (Kris) of Scott Depot, WV, Gerald of Beckley,WV, and Gregory of Oak Hill, WV, one daughter Fannie Edwards of the residence, son-in-law Lonnie Blankenship of Cyclone, WV, 18 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 6 Mar 2018.
" Winnie Ruth Mullens Rollins
Birth 19 Feb 1925
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Mar 2018 (aged 93)
Kopperston, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 187824961 "
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Carswell; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 165A;
Family #415/459.
Listed as Andrew J. Workman; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Zachariah A. Workman.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 96A;
Family #140/146.
Listed as Jackson Workman (absent); age 21; born in WV; construction worker for coal mine;
in household of father, Zachariah A. Workman.
3. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Andrew J. Workman; born 9 Jan 1910; living at 2848 Harmon School Road, Princeton, WV 24740
from 1 Jan 200 thru 1 May 2000.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 119A;
Family #573/595.
Listed as Garnet Mullins; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Milton Mullins
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 156; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Prevento; born 3 Apr 1914 at Mohegan, WV; living at Davy, WV; son of Andy and Mary;
married on 14 Aug 1937 at Welch, WV; Garnett Mullins; born 21 Dec 1916 at Welch, WV; living at
Welch, WV; daughter of Milt and Lula.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-36; taken on 18 Apr 1940;
Page 726A; Image 11 of 48; Household #95.
Listed as Garnet Prevento; age 20; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Andrew Prevento.
4. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Garnett Workman; born 27 Dec 1919; living at 2848 Harmon School Road, Princeton, WV 24740
from 13 Jul 2001 thru 1 Jun 2002.
5. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 5 oct 2020; Newspaper Obit; Online Version.
"Garnett Marie Prevento Workman, 100, of Davy, WV, went to be with Jesus and all those whom she loved on Friday, October 2, 2020 while surrounded by her family."Born on December 27, 1919 in McDowell County, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Lula (Farley) Mullens. Garnett was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. She loved going to church and reading her Bible.
"She was preceded in death by her first husband, Andrew Prevento, Sr.; her second husband, Andrew J. Workman,; one son, Joseph Eugene Prevento; four sisters, Pauline York, Zola Church, Lila Wade, and Ruth Rollins; one brother, Milton Mullens, Jr.; one granddaughter, Patti Marie Hartz; two grandsons, Anthony Prevento and Nicholas Akers; and a special son in law Rev. Stephen R. Walker, Sr.
"Survivors include her two sons, Darrell Prevento and Wilma of North Welch, WV, Andrew Prevento, Jr. and wife Suzanne of Altoona, PA; two daughters, Regina Walker with whom she made her home and Patricia Nomar of Marmet, WV; 13 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and 7 great-great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 1:00PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Jimmie Russ and Rev. Melissa Craft officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where grandsons and great grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may call prior to services, from 12:00-1:00 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.
"Services will be in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines. Marks are to worn by all attending."