1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 259; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenneth Ray McKinney; age 23; born and living at Herndon, WV; single; son of Sherman and Lessie
McKinney; married on 20 Jul 1956 at Corinne, WV; Freda Gail Coffey; age 16; born at McComas, WV;
single; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Clayton and Edith Coffey.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kenneth R. McKinney; born on 15 Nov 1932; living at Hc 69 PO Box 220, Herndon, WV 24726.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 259; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenneth Ray McKinney; age 23; born and living at Herndon, WV; single; son of Sherman and Lessie
McKinney; married on 20 Jul 1956 at Corinne, WV; Freda Gail Coffey; age 16; born at McComas, WV;
single; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Clayton and Edith Coffey.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Freida G. McKinney; born on 26 Apr 1940; living at Hc 69 PO Box 220, Herndon, WV 24726.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Friday, 3 Jun 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"BASIN — Freida Gayle Coffey McKinney, 71, of Basin, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in a Beckley hospital."Born April 26, 1940 at McComas, she was the daughter of the late Clayton Ivory and Edith Leeomy (Hartwell) Coffey.
"Freida was a beautiful, loving, and caring woman. She was a member of the Mullens Church of God, she worked many years providing healthcare at Raleigh General Hospital and for Dr. Pitsenbarger. All those that knew her loved her and she will be sadly missed.
"In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Kenneth Ray McKinney and two brothers, Jerry Coffey and an infant brother James Edward Coffey.
"Those left to cherish her memory include five daughters, Debbie Stringfield, Tina Adams, Toni Ouimette, Kim Patterson, and Sheila Jordan; ten grandchildren, Tommy Stringfield, Heather Ouimette, Victoria Stringfield, Eric McKinney, Desirae Banks, Chris Todd Patterson, Michael Jordan, Brittany Patterson, Brooke Jordan, and Gracie Rae Jordan; six great grandchildren; and three sisters, Carol McKinney, Linda Jolly, and Peggy Macintyre.
"Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Mullens Church of God, Black Eagle Road Mullens with Rev. J.L. Riffe and Rev. Lewis Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell McKinney Cemetery, Peaks Ridge, Basin...."
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1937); Page 86; WV Archives Web Site.
Clayton Coffey; age 21; born in NC; single; living at McComas, WV; married on 17 Apr 1937 at
McComas, WV; Leomi Hartwell; age 18; born in WV; single; living at McComas, WV.
2, Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clayton Coffey; born on 16 Jun 1915; died in Feb 1979; last residence, princeton, Mercer Co, WV;
SS # 235-07-5498; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1937); Page 86; WV Archives Web Site.
Clayton Coffey; age 21; born in NC; single; living at McComas, WV; married on 17 Apr 1937 at
McComas, WV; Leomi Hartwell; age 18; born in WV; single; living at McComas, WV.
2. Flordia Death Index, 1877- 1998; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edith L. Coffey; born on 18 Apr 1919; age 66; died on 24 Feb 1986 in Volusia Co, FL.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #674; WV Archives Web Site.
James Edwrd Coffey; born on 30 Jan 1939 at McComas, WV; son of Clayton I., born at Wilkesboro, NC
and Edith L. , born at Matoaka, WV, (Hartwell) Coffey; died on 31 Jan 1939 at McComas due to
prematurity; buried on 1 Feb 1939 at Matoaka, WV; ifnformant, Clayton I. Coffey, McComas, WV.
1. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Jerry Coffey; born on 22 Aug 1945; died on 12 May 2009; last residence, Deland, Volusia Co, FL;
SS #263-70-3919; card issued in FL.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1956); Page 150; WV Archives Web Site.
Curtis McKinney; age 27; born and living at Herndon, WV; single; son of Sherman and Lissie
McKinney; married on 9 Mar 1956 at Mullens, WV; Carol Ann Coffey; age 17; born at McComas, WV;
single; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Clayton and Edith Coffey.
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Curtis McKinney; born on 29 Apr 1928; died in Jun 1985; last residence, Herndon, Wyoming Co, WV;
SS #235-36-8695; card issued in WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1956); Page 150; WV Archives Web Site.
Curtis McKinney; age 27; born and living at Herndon, WV; single; son of Sherman and Lissie
McKinney; married on 9 Mar 1956 at Mullens, WV; Carol Ann Coffey; age 17; born at McComas, WV;
single; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Clayton and Edith Coffey.
2. US Public Records Index; Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carol A. McKinney; born on 5 Mar 1938; living at 59 RR 1 Box, Herndon, WV, 24726.
3, Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carol Ann Coffey McKinney, 86, of Garwood, entered into Heaven January 30, 2025, following a long illness. Born March 5, 1938, she was the firstborn child of the late Clayton Ivory and Edith Leeomy Coffey. Carol attended Covel Missionary Baptist Church and Spruce Grove. She served as a Sunday school teacher, secretary, and treasurer. She enjoyed time with her church family. Carol worked at Wyoming General Hospital until it closed. She worked at Talon Manufacturing and Mullens Public Library until her retirement. She enjoyed keeping in touch with family and friends. She shared her love of animals with her children and always had a family pet."In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her first husband – Curtis McKinney, and her second husband- Buren McKinney. Her son, Ronald Lee McKinney, and an infant daughter, Melanie Faith McKinney. Two grandchildren, William Curtis McKinney and Aaron Bradley Scott. Three sisters: Fredia McKinney, Linda Jolly, and Jerry Coffey. One infant brother, James Edward Coffey.
"Survivors include her children: Michael McKinney and wife Cathy, Sherman McKinney and wife O’Lisa, Terri Scott and husband Steve, Tamela Keaton and husband Charlie, and Melissa Lusk and husband Bryan. A daughter in law, Medina Richmond. One sister, Peggy McIntyre. Grandchildren: Regina McKinney, Megan McKinney, Preston McKinney, Jody Horton, Ronnie McKinney, Andrew Scott and wife Annie, Lindsay Pack and husband Travis, Curt Lusk, Bradley Lusk, and several step grandchildren. Great grandchildren: Gabby, Nate, Xander, Louren, Elisa, Maggie, Josie, Reed, Noah, Lillie, Penelope, Conan, Jacob, and Halie. Carol also leaves behind a large extended family including nieces, nephews, and cousins in Florida and across the country.
"The family would like to express a special thank you to Hospice of Southern West Virginia, especially to Tanya, Lisa, Amy, and Stephanie – whose love and compassion made a difficult situation better.
"The family will hold a Celebration of Life on Monday, February 3, at 2:00 pm at Covel Baptist Church with Mike Williams officiating. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to service.
"In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Southern WV at PO Box 1472 Beckley, WV 25801-1472 or the Covel Food Bank C/O Mike Williams at Box 13 Covel, WV 24719"
1. US Public Records Index; Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Warren R. Jolly; born on 23 Dec 1939; living at 1016 Tip Top St, Princeton, WV, 24740
1. US Public Records Index; Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Linda Jolly; born on 10 Jul 1944; living at 1016 Tip Top St, Princeton, WV, 24740