1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Pauline Rakes
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1932
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Jul 1953
Marriage Place: Scott, Virginia, USA
Father: Ira Rakes
Mother: Hattie Williams
Spouse: Calvin Lester
Certificate Number: 1953021355"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Curious; 2 Sep 2013.
" Pauline Patricia Rakes Hill
Birth 30 Mar 1937
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Aug 2013 (aged 76)
Michigan, USA
Burial Michigan Memorial Park
Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Memorial ID 116431897"Additional Information Posted:
"Ms. Hill passed away at the age of 76, and had resided in Wyandotte. She was the devoted mother of two sons. Beloved grandmother of three, and of one great grandson. She will also be missed by her two brothers. She was predeceased by her parents, Ira and Hattie Rakes, and four siblings; two brothers and two sisters. The entombment took place in Michigan Memorial Cemetery, and her final arrangements were handled by Michigan Memorial Funeral Home."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mollie Lorine Lester Matney, 73, of Panther, WV, passed away peacefully on the 12th of May, 2022, at her home following a short illness."Mollie Lorine Lester Matney, was born a few minutes after midnight on December 26, 1948, the daughter of the late Ferguson Lester and Florence Mullins Lester Tester. She was a loving housewife, dedicated CNA and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Freelan Matney Sr.; her grandparents, Noah and Belvia Lester, William Mullins and Tellie Whitt Mullins Jones; father-in-law, Dewey Matney; mother-in-law, Eddie Branham Matney; one sister-in-law, Emilou Lester, three brothers-in-law, Luther “Lucky” Lester, Ira Mose Lester, and Johnny Guinn, and a nephew Adam Lester.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her five children, Roger and wife Tammy Matney of Whitewood, VA, Carol Justice of Hurley, VA, Randall and wife Elsie Matney of Panther, WV, Christine and husband Randy Justice of Asheboro, NC, and Freelan Jr. and wife Tina Matney of Paynesville, WV; two brothers, Roy (Adeleen) Lester of Panther, WV and Tommy Lester of Midway, GA; two sisters, Wanda Lou Lester Guinn of Jacksonville, TX and Glenna (Nellie Marie) Ronnie Bullins of Marion, VA; four sisters-in-law, Adeleen Lester, Jerlene Lester, Maxine Lauderback and Lorine Bailey; and five brothers-in-law, Elbert, Lindsey, Gathern, Jonathan and James Matney. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, Kevin(Kayla) Matney, Kayla (Anthony) Justice, Sandra (Chris) Casey, Molly (Chris) Willard, Danielle Matney, Samantha (Will) Gibson, Angel (Shawn) Owens, Bradley Justice, Maranda Justice, Hannah Matney and Aaron Matney; 10 great grandchildren, Hailey Matney, Anthony McCoy, Colton Matney, Kaylee Duty, Emma Willard, Madison Jenkins, Jacob Duty, Jax Willard, Vada Gibson, and Charlee Gibson; an uncle, Fleming Mullins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and addition family and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, the 16th of May 2022, at 1 o’clock with Elder Roy Lester, Elder Danny Hurley, Elder Iven Blankenship, Elder Danny McCoy and Elder Fred Bailey officiating at the Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church at Panther, WV. Burial will follow in the Dewey Matney Cemetery on Trace Fork Road near Panther, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends
"Friends may visit with the family Saturday the 14th of May 2022 and all day Sunday, the 15th of May 2022 at the Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church at Panther, WV. Evening services will be conducted each evening at 7 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the Matney family."
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert Dale Graham, Sr. of Kopperston, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his home."He was born April 28, 1948 in Jesse, WV to the late Harold Cook and Lula Mae Graham.
"Robert was a veteran of the US Army. His favorite thing in the world was spending time with his friends and family. He will be greatly missed.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Janice Graham, a daughter, Rachel Graham and a grandson, Johnny Robert Acord.
"Robert is survived by daughters, Tonya Acord and husband Roy Smith, Anita Graham, Jennifer Lusk and Wendy Cook (all of Oceana); sons, Robie, Joshua, and Joe Graham (all of Oceana); numerous grandchildren; a special great-granddaughter, Bryleigh Faith Acord; three step children; and a host of extended family members and friends."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lonnie Beryl Pruitt
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1942
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1963
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Fred Beryl Pruitt
Mother: Ruby Rife
Spouse: Easter Lowery
Certificate Number: 1963029112"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Easter Lowery
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1943
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1963
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Floyd James Lowery
Mother: Della Mae Bishop
Spouse: Lonnie Beryl Pruitt
Certificate Number: 1963029112"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Tina Marie St. Clair
Maiden Name: Mitchem
Marriage Date: 4 Sep 2001
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Jerry Lynn Hopson"
2. "High Point Enterprise"; High Point, NC; Monday, August 27, 2007; Posted Obit.
"SOPHIA - Mrs. Tina Marie Mitchem Warren, 39, died Thursday August 23, 2007."She was born April 29, 1968 in McDowell County, WV, the daughter of James and Ella Morgan Mitchem, Sr. Tina loved dancing, car racing and was an avid West Virginia University Mountaineer football fan. She was also a caring-loving person with a strong will, who was always available for her family. She is preceded in death by her father; James C. Mitchem, Sr.
"Survivors include her son; Eddie Warren, Jr. of Kernersville, her mother; Ella M. Mitchem of Sophia, a brother; James Mitchem, Jr. and wife, Tammy of Trinity, six sisters; Kathy Carter and husband, David of Trinity, Penny Justus of Pineville, WV, Judy Morgan and husband, Harold of Princeton, WV, Pam Blakley of Thomasville, Sheila Smith of Pineville, WV and Kimberly Scott and husband, Ron of Sophia, a special nephew that was raised as her brother; James Jewell, 25 nieces and nephews and 19 great nieces and nephews.
"A funeral service will be held at 7 tonight at Davis Funerals and Cremations Chapel by the Rev. Mark Mosley. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Floral Garden Memorial Park..."
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Tina Marie Mitchem [Tina Marie Warren] [Tina St Clair] [Tina Hopson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 May 1969
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia [Welch, West Virginia]
Death Date: 23 Aug 2007
SSN: 236158740
Type of Claim: Evidence other than birth record submitted; U.S. citizen or alien allowed to work.
Notes: 17 Jul 1979: Name listed as TINA MARIE MITCHEM;
16 Jul 1992: Name listed as TINA MARIE WARREN;
16 Jul 1999: Name listed as TINA MARIE ST CLAIR;
10 Jan 2005: Name listed as TINA MARIE HOPSON;
26 Sep 2007: Name listed as TINA M HOPSON "
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ethel May Mitchem [Ethel Anderson] [Mattie Anderson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Nov 1941
Birth Place: Anawalt McDo, West Virginia [Paseton, West Virginia]
Death Date: 29 Dec 2005
Father:
Arch M Mitchem
Mother:
Dora Greer
SSN: 215405740
Notes: Aug 1958: Name listed as ETHEL MAY MITCHEM;
May 1968: Name listed as ETHEL ANDERSON;
05 Jun 1980: Name listed as MATTIE ETHEL MAY ANDERSON;
08 Apr 1998: Name listed as MATTIE ETHEL ANDERSON;
13 Jan 2006: Name listed as MATTIE E ANDERSON"