1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Kenneth Riddle; born on 29 Aug 1948; living at RR 70, Box 213, Cyclone, WV 24827.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Patty Ann Riddle; born on 15 Nov 1956; living at RR 70, Box 213, Cyclone, WV 24827.
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Okey Allen Tolliver
Marriage Date: 2 Jul 2008
Marriage Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Helen Kay Adkins "
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; 16 Sep 2010; Newspaper Obit.
Calfee Funeral Service, Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Helen Kay Adkins Tolliver, 58, of Pineville, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.
"Born Nov. 6, 1951, at Keyrock, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Susie Beverly Adkins.
"Helen enjoyed taking care of her home, fishing, gospel music and being with her family.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Jess, Ott, Cleve and Estel Adkins, and one sister, Corbie Morgan.
"Survivors include her husband, Okey A. Tolliver; four sons, Wayne Adkins and his wife, Linda, of Crany, and Brian Adkins, Steven Tolliver and Russell Tolliver, all of the residence; a daughter, Lora Compton and her husband, Roger, of Pineville; two brothers, Roger Adkins of Chicago, Ill. and Tommy Adkins of Keyrock; and three sisters, Myrtle Hamm of Keyrock, and Virgie England and Lucille Adkins, both of Gulf Fork..."
"...Interment:
Friday September 17 Fairvew Family Cemetery Pinnacle Creek Rd. Pineville, WV 24874..."
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 16 Sep 2010.
"Helen Kay Adkins Tolliver
Birth 6 Nov 1951
Keyrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Sep 2010 (aged 58)
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Fairview Family Cemetery
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 58775396"Additional Information Posted:
"Helen Kay Adkins-Tolliver, 58, of Pineville, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Helen enjoyed taking care of her home, fishing, gospel music and being with her family."Born November 6, 1951, at Keyrock, she was the daughter of the late William "Bill" Adkins (1906-1955) and Susie Beverly-Adkins (1907-1969). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Jesse James Adkins (1927-1969), Ott Adkins (Deceased), Cleve Adkins (1931-1973) and Estel Adkins (Deceased), and one sister, Corbie Adkins-Morgan (Deceased).
"Survivors include her husband, Okey A. Tolliver; four sons, Wayne Adkins & wife Linda Adkins of Crany, and Brian Keith Adkins (1978-2011), Steven Ray "Fatboy" Tolliver (1981-2020), and Russell Tolliver, all of the residence; a daughter, Lora Lynn Tolliver-Compton-Shropshire and her husband Roger Compton of Pineville; two brothers, Roger Adkins of Chicago, IL and Tommy Adkins of Keyrock; and three sisters, Myrtle Adkins-Hamm of Keyrock, and Virgie Adkins-England and Lucille Adkins, both of Gulf Fork.
"A celebration of Helen's life will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2010 at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville with the Rev. Leroy McMillion officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Family Cemetery, Pinnacle Creek."
1. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV; Posted Obit.
"Brian Keith Adkins, 32, of Pineville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
"Born April 12, 1978, at Mullens, he was the son of Okey A. Tolliver of Pineville and the late Helen Kay Adkins Tolliver.
"Brian enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers, motorcycles and being with his family and friends.
"In addition to his mother, Helen, who passed away on Sept. 14, 2010, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Susie Beverly Adkins and Calloway and Ada Tolliver.
"In addition to his father, survivors include three brothers, Wayne Adkins and his wife, Linda, of Crany, and Steven Tolliver and Russell Tolliver, both of Pineville; a sister, Lora Compton and her husband, Roger, of Pineville; special friends, Tammy Cooper and Brandi Goode, both of Pineville; and his special little buddy, Steven Green of Welch..."
"...Interment:
"Saturday January 15 Fairview Family Cemetery Pinnacle Creek Pineville, WV 24874..."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by BamaChick; 13 Jan 2011.
"Brian Keith Adkins
Birth 12 Apr 1978
West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Jan 2011 (aged 32)
West Virginia, USA
Burial Fairview Family Cemetery
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 64168998"Additional Information Posted:
"Brian Keith Adkins, 32, of Pineville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident."Born April 12, 1978, at Mullens, he was the son of Okey A. Tolliver of Pineville and the late Helen Kay Adkins Tolliver.
"Brian enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers, motorcycles and being with his family and friends.
"In addition to his mother, Helen, who passed away on Sept. 14, 2010, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Susie Beverly Adkins and Calloway and Ada Tolliver.
"In addition to his father, survivors include three brothers, Wayne Adkins and his wife, Linda, of Crany, and Steven Tolliver and Russell Tolliver, both of Pineville; a sister, Lora Compton and her husband, Roger, of Pineville; special friends, Tammy Cooper and Brandi Goode, both of Pineville; and his special little buddy, Steven Green of Welch.
"From the funeral home website"
Russell Lee aka Tolliver Adkins
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home, Ocenana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Russell Lee Tolliver, 39, passed away unexpectedly at Welch Community Hospital Friday, February 9, 2024."He was born March 6, 1984, in Mullens, WV to the late Key Tolliver and Helen Adkins Tolliver.
"Russell enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing video games. He especially loved spending time with his family.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Brian Adkins and Steven Tolliver.
"He leaves behind a brother, Wayne Adkins and wife Linda and a sister, Lora Shropshire; his very special niece, Addison Helen Marie Tolliver; extended family; and countless friends."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 245.; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert G. Bailey; age 24; born in Johnson Co, TN; living at Herndon, WV; son of Joseph B. and Mary
Bailey; married on 25 Dec 1917 at the home of the bride; Valley N. Ellis; age 16; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of R.G. and Estella Ellis.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 245.; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert G. Bailey; age 24; born in Johnson Co, TN; living at Herndon, WV; son of Joseph B. and Mary
Bailey; married on 25 Dec 1917 at the home of the bride; Valley N. Ellis; age 16; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of R.G. and Estella Ellis.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 7 Jan 1920, Page 248A, Family #125.
Listed as W. Calvin? Canada, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Zebedee R. Canada.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 244.; WV Archives Web Site.
Claude Canada; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at East Gulf, WV; son of Zebdee
and Polly Canada; married on 23 Oct 1937 at New Richmond, WV; Lelah Bailey; age 19; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Itmann, WV; daughter of Robert Bailey and Vallie Bailey McKinney.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 244.; WV Archives Web Site.
Claude Canada; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at East Gulf, WV; son of Zebdee
and Polly Canada; married on 23 Oct 1937 at New Richmond, WV; Lelah Bailey; age 19; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Itmann, WV; daughter of Robert Bailey and Vallie Bailey McKinney.
1. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kenneth Reed Canada, 81, of White Sulpher Springs, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley."Born August 18, 1938 at Maben, he was the son of the late Claude and Lelah (Bailey) Canada.
"Kenneth was a retired coalminer and a member of UMWA. In his leisure he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
"In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by one son, Kenny Sizemore.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Lisa Montgomery; three sons, Jody Canada, Patrick Canada, and Scotty Sizemore; four sisters, Jessie Halsey, Judy and Gene Counts, Joyce and Larry Sullivan, and Lelah Hannah; three brothers, Sam and Patty Canada, Otis and Phyllis Canada, and Jimmy and Freda Canada; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
"Graveside service and burial will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Poke Cemetery, Ravencliff with Pastor Charles Tilley officiating.
"Those wishing to attend the graveside services are asked to meet at the cemetery and follow the CDC guidelines.
"Family will serve as pallbearers.
"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com.
"The family of Kenneth Canada is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 327.; WV Archives Web Site.
David Warren Stewart; age 21; born on 9 Nov 1946 at Marianna, WV; single; living at Matheny, WV;
son of Warren H. and Ina (Cook) Stewart; married on 25 Nov 1967 at Garwood, WV; Joyce Ann
Canada; age 18; born on 30 Nov 1949 at Beckley, WV; single; living at Maben, WV; daughter of
Claude and Lela Canada.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 327.; WV Archives Web Site.
David Warren Stewart; age 21; born on 9 Nov 1946 at Marianna, WV; single; living at Matheny, WV;
son of Warren H. and Ina (Cook) Stewart; married on 25 Nov 1967 at Garwood, WV; Joyce Ann
Canada; age 18; born on 30 Nov 1949 at Beckley, WV; single; living at Maben, WV; daughter of
Claude and Lela Canada.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 184.; WV Archives Web Site.
Junior Ell Chapman; age 26; born in Lebanon, VA; single; living at Mullens, WV; son of Luther and
Narcie Chapman; married on 28 Apr 1951 at Mullens, WV; Ruth Bennett Grasser; age 23; born at
Mullens, WV; divorced; living at Mullens, WV; daughter of Ballard and Lilly Bennett.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 184.; WV Archives Web Site.
Junior Ell Chapman; age 26; born in Lebanon, VA; single; living at Mullens, WV; son of Luther and
Narcie Chapman; married on 28 Apr 1951 at Mullens, WV; Ruth Bennett Grasser; age 23; born at
Mullens, WV; divorced; living at Mullens, WV; daughter of Ballard and Lilly Bennett.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 184.; WV Archives Web Site.
Junior Ell Chapman; age 26; born in Lebanon, VA; single; living at Mullens, WV; son of Luther and
Narcie Chapman; married on 28 Apr 1951 at Mullens, WV; Ruth Bennett Grasser; age 23; born at
Mullens, WV; divorced; living at Mullens, WV; daughter of Ballard and Lilly Bennett.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 233.; WV Archives Web Site.
Ballard Bennett; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Tralee, WV; married on 4 Feb 1928 at
Bud, WV; Lillie Sink; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Herndon.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 233.; WV Archives Web Site.
Ballard Bennett; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Tralee, WV; married on 4 Feb 1928 at
Bud, WV; Lillie Sink; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Herndon.
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV;Thursday, 16 Sep 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"Born November 2, 1953, at Mullens, he was the son of the late Junior E. and Ruth Bennett Chapman. "David was a life long resident of Mullens, a member of the Mullens United Methodist Church, a graduate of Mullens High School class of 1971, a 1976 graduate of Concord College obtaining a degree in Education, where he was a member of the TKE Fraternity. Recently (June 2010) he retired from the Wyoming County Board of Education with 34 years of service having taught at Mullens Elementary for the past 32 years, where he held various faculty-senate offices. "David served in many coaching capacities during his career. He was a former 5th -6th grade basketball coach at Mullens Elementary School where he coached in several undefeated seasons and won numerous county championships, and was a former 7th – 8th grade Mullens Middle School coach. Coach Chapman served as head baseball coach at Mullens High School from 1989-1998 where he led the baseball team to two state tournament appearances and in 1998 won state runner-up. David was also an assistant basketball coach from 1990-1998 and assistant football coach from 1989-1998 at Mullens High School, he coached on the staff that led the Rebels to a state championship in 1998. "David served as assistant football coach at Wyoming East from 1999-2002 and was a member of the 1999 football staff that led the Warriors to a state championship. He was also the assistant basketball coach at WEHS from 1990-2010 having coached on the 2002, 2008, and 2009 state tournament basketball teams. David was also a member of the WEHS baseball coaching staff where he served as assistant coach from 2003-2009. "David helped with many youth sports in our community where he coached in the Mullens Little League Baseball, was co-founder of Mullens Biddy Buddy Basketball, and was a former manager for the Mullens City Pool. "During his teaching and coaching career he was the recipient of many awards including being named Teacher of the Year at Mullens Grade School, Coalfield Conference Coach of the Year, and made numerous appearances in West Virginia state tournaments in basketball, baseball, and football. "He was a member of the Mullens Lion Club, the Mullens Moose Club, and in his leisure he was an avid WVU fan, boater, and golfer. "In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his father and mother in law, Claude and Margaret Bane; and a brother in law, Bill Bane. "Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 20 years, Judy Bane Chapman; two sons, John M. Chapman and his wife, Katrina and their daughter, Khloe of Roanoke, Va. and Rory D. Chapman and his wife, Ashley and their son, Ryder of Mullens; two brothers, John E. Chapman of Brunswick, Ga. and Lee Grasser and his wife, Pat of Mullens; one brother in law, Larry Bane and his wife, Sara of Crab Orchard and two sister in laws, Linda Meadows and her husband, Bob of Bragg and Kathy Bane of Beckley; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of many friends, students, players, and coaching colleagues. "Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2010, at Mullens United Methodist Church, Guyandotte Ave., Mullens, with Rev. Gerald Roberts and Pastor Bob Meadows officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley..."