1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 18 Dec 2020; On-Line Version.
"David Forrest Powell age 55 of Princeton, WV; formerly of Kyle, WV who departed this life on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Roanoke, VA."David was born October 18, 1965 in Welch, WV to Phyllis Powell of Gary, WV. He graduated from Northfork High School and joined the US Army and later the US Navy. After completing his duties to his Country, David received an honorable discharge and returned home to begin enjoying his retirement.
"David loved the Lord and was baptized in Jesus name and received the Holy Ghost at Midway Shiloh Temple in Keystone, WV, under the leadership of the late Bishop B. T. Jones. After years of worshipping at other churches, he rejoined Midway Shiloh Temple in 2019 at the Church’s Homecoming under the leadership of Pastor John Hale. David enjoyed helping others. He enjoyed cooking and his specialty was fried cauliflower and broccoli casserole. Also, he enjoyed bowling, bingo and singing. David’s favorite song was “God Is My Everything.” He was a member of the New Direction Choir.
"Over time, his health began to interfere with his activities, but he remained active for as long as he was able. He loved his family, as he had 17 nieces and nephews; many cousins, aunts and uncles. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his mother and grandmother, who were his number one girls. He would often say, “I am the First and the Oldest Grandchild.”
"He was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Joseph Powell Sr., Ralph Washington Sr., and four uncles: Joseph Powell Jr., Jesse Younger, Henry Thompson, and Ernest Harris Jr., and his cousin, Dwight “Bird” Miller.
"David will truly be missed by his family and friends; as he leaves to cherish his memory: his loving mother, Phyllis Powell whom he loved very dearly; his grandmother, Margaret Powell Washington of Princeton, WV and his four sisters: Katina (Paul) Mitchell of Queens, NY, Thomasina (Harold) Jones of Bluefield, WV, Rochelle (Lamont) Jeffries of Salisbury, NC and Audra (Troy) Graves of Jamestown, NC; three uncles: Jeffrey (Jenell) Powell of Atlanta, GA, Terry (Donna) Powell of Charleston, WV and Jerry (Delcenia) Powell of Columbus, OH; six aunts: Betty Younger of Upland, WV, Carol Thompson of Brooklyn, NY, Karen Harris of Princeton, WV, Deborah Powell of Kyle Bottom, WV, and The Elder Audray Powell of Charleston, WV. His extended family, Lorretta Helm (Powell) and Family of both Ohio and Kyle Bottom; Vickie and Victor Helm and Brenda (Morris) Marshall (whom he referred to as his wife.) Although David did not have any biological children, he had two people in his life he considered as his sons, Landan Helm and Winston DeHart (Riddle). Two special cousins, Karina DeHart and Jada Powell. David’s Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Midway-Shiloh Temple in Keystone, with Pastor John Hale eulogist and Pastor Timothy Hairston presiding. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, WV, where military rites will be conducted by the WV Honor Guard. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., until the time of Service. His nephews, nieces and cousins will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch (to leave online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com.) Both social distancing and wearing of masks will be observed.
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1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Paul and Mary Kovacs Kantor
Family"; Article; Page 178; submitted by Helen K, Lindsey, 16541 Foothill Ave, North Edwards, CA
93523.
2. Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Marriage Records and Indexes, 1810-1973; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mrs Mary Kajdae
[Mrs Mary Kovacs]
Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1918
Form Type: Marriage
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1883
Birth Place: Hungary
Father: Joseph Kovacs
Mother: Mary Kavajet
Spouse: Paul Kantor
Spouse Age: 36
Spouse Birth Year: abt 1882
Spouse Father: Andy
Spouse Mother: Lizzie Mitckej"
3. West Virginia, Naturalization Records, 1814-1991; LDS Web Site via Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Declaration of Intention"; McDowell Co, WV; signed by Paul Kantor; 22 Jul 1939.
Paul Kantor; age 57; born 20 Oct 1881 in Saras Patok, Hungary; 5' 4" tall; 135 lbs; light brown eyes;
grey hair; dark complexion; with small scar on right cheek; entered US on 19 Dec 1907 at New York,
NY; aboard the SS Ultonia from Fijome, Hungary as Pal Kantor; ; now living at Caretta, WV; married
Mary ____; 15 May 1916 in Cleveland, OH; she was born 8 Mar 1880 in Csobad, Hungary; entered
US at Trenton, NJ on 15 Sep1911; two children: Paul, Jr; born 17 Oct 1917 in Cleveland, OH; living
at Caretta, WV; and Andrew Joseph; born 31 Jan 1919 in Cleveland, OH; living in Caretta, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #699; WV Archives Web Site.
Mary Helen Kantor; age 57 yrs, 10 mons, 12 days; born 8 Mar 1883 in Austria-Hungary; married;
wife of Paul Kantor; age 59; housewife; living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Joseph Kovach and
unknown mother; died 20 jan 1941 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to cardiac decompenstion;
diabetes mellitus and carcinoma od head of pancreas; buried 22 Jan 1941 in Caretta Cemetery, WV;
informant, paul Kantor, Caretta, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Wilsons Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 195B; Image 15
of 52; Family #132/134.
Listed as Mahula Blevins; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, Andrew J. Blevins.
2. 1920 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Wilson District; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 285B; Image 14 of 36;
Family #116/116.
Listed as Mahula Blevins; age 15; born in NC; in household of father, Andrew J. Blevins.
1. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William Gordon Harman Sr
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 65
Birth Date: 3 Mar 1914
Death Date: 13 Jan 1980
Death Place: Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Jan 1980
Father: William Thompson Harman
Mother: Eva Belle May
Spouse: Viola Ruth Harman
Certificate Number: 1980002006
Military Status: none"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 11 Apr 2008; maintained by Find A Grave.
" William Gordon Harman
Birth 20 Mar 1914
Death 12 Jan 1980 (aged 65)
Burial
Maplewood Cemetery
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 25926306"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 11 Apr 2008; maintained by Find A Grave.
" Viola Ruth Stone Harman
Birth 1918
Death 2 Jan 1984 (aged 65–66)
Burial
Maplewood Cemetery
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 25926315"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Oval Deskins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1935
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 2 Jul 1956
Marriage Place: Clintwood, Virginia, USA
Father: Oval Deskins
Mother: Easter York
Spouse: Mary Blackburn
Certificate Number: 1956020216"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patricia Wilbert; 12 Apr 2006; maintained by Sue Lapp.
" Oval Deskins Jr.
Birth 11 Jun 1936
Death 23 Oct 1995 (aged 59)
Burial
New Horizon Memorial Gardens
Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Memorial ID 13922857"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mary Blackburn
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: abt 1940
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 2 Jul 1956
Marriage Place: Clintwood, Virginia, USA
Father: John Blackburn
Mother: Gelena Nunley
Spouse: Oval Deskins
Certificate Number: 1956020216
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by cemetery saver; 9 May 2016; maintained by Gravefinder2.
" Mary Belle Blackburn Brock
Birth 7 Jan 1940
Kentucky, USA
Death 3 May 2016 (aged 76)
Miami County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Riverside Cemetery
Troy, Miami County, Ohio, USA
Plot Section 6A, Lot 219, grave 8
Memorial ID 162375888"