1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jeffrey Lee Goforth age 58 who resided at 53 Jefferson Street in Kimball, WV, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, August 6, 2020, surrounded by his family in the comforts of his home."Jeff was born November 13, 1961 in Welch, WV and the son of the late Walter L. and Sylvia Elaine (Scott) Goforth. He was a graduate of Mount View High School and had attended WV University before joining the U.S. Air Force. While growing up he attended the First Baptist Church and in recent years had joined the Emmanuel Tabernacle Church both in Kimball. For a number of years, he was employed at Welch Community Hospital in the Dietary Department.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James A., and his sister, Judith A. Goforth,
"Jeffrey will be lovingly remembered by his devoted siblings: Sylvia J. Robertson of Silver Spring, MD, Jacqueline E. (Alex) Crawley of Chatsworth, CA, Johnny L. Goforth of Dallas, TX and Janet M. Yeager of Ruffin, NC and a host of nephews and nieces, cousins, neighbors and friends. Jeffrey L. Goforth's Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Restlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, WV, with the Reverend George Masterson officiating. Interment will follow in the Restlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Jeff's family and friends will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., until the time of Service at the Chapel.
"Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, WV, (to leave on-line condolences: www.gregory-pagefh.com.) Social distancing and wearing masks will be observed."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Swanson Kennedy
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1944
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 12 Apr 1965
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: William Henry Kennedy
Mother: Goldie Payne
Spouse: Jean Autry Day
Certificate Number: 1965010367"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Swanson Kennedy
Residence Date 01 Jul 2005
Residence Place Raysal, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 23 May 1944
Address Raysal, West Virginia 24879
Address Date 01 Jul 2005
2nd Address Raysal, West Virginia 24879
2nd Address Date 01 Jul 1996
3rd Address Bartley, West Virginia 24813
3rd Address Date 01 Apr 1993-01 Jun 2002
Record Number 171292353"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jean Autry Day
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 12 Apr 1965
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Warnie Pete Day
Mother: Lena Cornelia Scott
Spouse: Swanson Kennedy
Certificate Number: 1965010367"
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 30 Oct 2020; on-line version.
"Patricia Ann Hairston Easley (Patti), 80, peacefully passed away in Charleston, WV, at the home of her son, Tyrone Hairston, on October 22, 2020. Born March 4, 1940, in Welch, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Elwood Zander Hairston and Lillie Mae Vineyard Hairston."Educated in McDowell County, she graduated from Gary District High School. At an early age, along with her father and her two sisters, Ruby and Dinah, Patti was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Wilcoe, WV. Patti remained a faithful member of First Baptist all of her life, where she served in the usher, choir, and culinary ministries. Although she worked at Welch Emergency Hospital a number of years, her greatest passion was as a homemaker. Her window dressings were admired by all who passed by her home.
"Well-loved in her community and McDowell County, Patti was known for strutting through the streets as only she could. Her lemon tarts and other luscious treats and dishes will be missed by many. Until her health did not permit, Patti unassumingly ministered to the elderly and sick in the neighborhood and care facilities. As a care facility resident herself, her liveliness and spunkiness cheered many.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Easley, Sr. and her sisters, Joyce Prewitt, Veronica Martin, Belinda Davis, and Ruby Hairston."Left to cherish her memory are her sons, who were the sunshine of her life; Tyrone (Lee) Hairston of Charleston, WV and Phillip (Jennifer) Shoats of Baton Rouge, LA; sisters, Dinah (the late Floyd) Freeman of Westbury, NY, Norma (Link) Abrams of Tuscaloosa, AL; brothers, Elwood (Beverly) Hairston, Lorenzo “L.D.” (Marceletta) Hairston, and Steven Hairston, all of Hickory, NC; grandchildren, Tyrone Jr., Alesia, and Charity Hairston of Charleston, WV, Philesha Shoats of Rochester, NY, Chevonne Shoats of Ithaca, NY, Phillip and Jacqueline Shoats of Baton Rouge, LA; special grandson, Antonio Easley; great grandsons, Tyrone Ill and Elijah; stepchildren, Larissa and George (Colen) Easley, Karen Brown, and Steven (Angela) Easley; special nephews, Keith Hairston, Andre Davis; and a host of other nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbors, and friends. We love you Patti!!!
"A Celebration of her Life will be held, Monday, Oct. 2, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at Preston Funeral Home in Charleston, WV. The service will also be live streamed from the Preston Funeral Home website."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 292; WV Archives Website.
Dock Foley; born 31 May 1910 in Mercer Co, WV; living in Welch, WV; son of Andy and Mary Alice;
married on 15 oct 1937 in Crumpler, WV; Hazel L. Trent; born 19 Feb 1916 in McDowell Co, WV;
living in Kimball, WV; daughter of Beverly Davis and Anna Mae.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 292; WV Archives Website.
Dock Foley; born 31 May 1910 in Mercer Co, WV; living in Welch, WV; son of Andy and Mary Alice;
married on 15 oct 1937 in Crumpler, WV; Hazel L. Trent; born 19 Feb 1916 in McDowell Co, WV;
living in Kimball, WV; daughter of Beverly Davis and Anna Mae.