1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Victor Daryl Thomas age 60, of Algoma, WV, who departed this life at CAMC, Memorial Division in Charleston, WV on Saturday, November 23, 2019. He was born March 30, 1959 in Welch and the son of the late Bury Lee and Mary Ruth (Johnson) Thomas. He spent most of his life in Algoma, and had lived in Fort Washington, MD and in Maybeury. At the time of his passing, he resided in Bluefield, WV with his fiancee' and his son. Daryl, Vic or Deacon as he was affectionately referred to by family and friends, had an admiration for life and lived it to the fullest. He was a 1977 graduate of Northfork High School, where he played football and was on the wrestling team. He continued his education at WV Technical College in Montgomery, where he became a member of the Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity, Inc. He enjoyed working and was employed at Krispy Kreme in Alexandria, VA and Echo Star (Turner Vision) in Bluewell. He was an avid fan of both the PIttsburgh Steelers and 'Michael Jordan's' Chicago Bulls. His most favorite television game shows were Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Also, he enjoyed the biennial "Rock" reunions. The wonderful memories of Vic are in the hearts of his sisters: Gladine Barner of Fairmont, WV, Lindell (Charles) Williams of Ft. Washington, MD and Loretta Thomas of Algoma; brothers, Douglas Thomas of Algoma and Kevin (Paula) Thomas of Northfork, WV; fiancee', Sariena Smith, son Daryl Lamar Thomas and extended family, who lovingly called him "Pops," Yolanda Smith, Shawntae (David) Boyer, Cherrelle Ware, De'Mari Duncan, Jace and Serenity Boyer all of Bluefield; nieces, Ashley and Courtney Williams and great-niece, MaeKenzie Casey and nephew, Harold Barner and great-nephews, Nicholas and Cameron Barner; nephew, Nathan (Caroline) Barner and great-nephews, Wesley Barner and Hendrix Williams; his Boys: Johnson, Jabo, Dampo, Walt, Slice, Boat, Step, Tony, Curt, Bootsy, Cousin Sport, E. Ivy, T Tom, Grady, and many more; NUPE brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. Victor's Homegoing Celebration Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Mt. Ebenezer Baptist Church in Algoma with the Reverend Timothy Hairston officiating and the Evangelist Gerald Mayhan eulogist. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., until the time of Service. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home. (to leave online condolences: www,gregory-pagefh.com) "
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; "Thomas Stinson" Article; Page
246; submitted by Sylvia Puckett, Box 121, Raysal, WV 24879 and Belvia Boling, Pound, VA.
2. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken 7 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 2 of 45;
Family #12/12.
Listed as Jesse Lee Stinson; age 4; born in Apr 1896 in WV; single; in household of mother, Sarah J.
Stinson.
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; "Thomas Stinson" Article; Page
246; submitted by Sylvia Puckett, Box 121, Raysal, WV 24879 and Belvia Boling, Pound, VA.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 152B, Family #132.
Listed as Sidney Cook, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Phillip H.K. Cook.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 139; WV Archives Website.
Sidney Ellis Cook; age 25; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son of Kern and Elizabeth Cook;
married on 16 Aug 1952 at Keyrock, WV; Nannie Elizabeth Farley; age 17; born and living in Pineville,
WV; single; daughter of Edgar Farley and Hazel (Vance) Farley Taylor.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries; http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Sidney E. Cook; born on 28 Feb 1927; died on 19 Feb 1981; "CPL US Army, Korea"; buried in
Keyrock Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Loretta Brown; 5 Dec 2005.
"Sidney E. Cook
Birth 28 Feb 1927
Death 19 Feb 1981 (aged 53)
Burial Keyrock Cemetery
Keyrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 12607045"Additional Information Posted:
"CPL US Army : Korea"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 15 Aug 2016.
" Iris Glea Johnson Morgan
Birth 20 Mar 1938
Death 9 Mar 2004 (aged 65)
Burial
Morgan Cemetery
Fanrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 168456616 "Additional Information Posted:
"Father: Samuel D Johnson
Mother: Ida M Stewart
First Spouse: Sidney Ellis Cook"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 253B; Image 2 of
43; Family #18/18.
Listed as Everret Birchfield; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Moses Birchfield.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 292; WV Archives Web Site.
Everett Birchfield; age 29; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; married on 5 Oct 1941 in Panther,
WV; Ethel Allen; age 18; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; with consent of Louise Allen; mother
of Ethel Allen.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Eric Plumley; 8 Mar 2016.
" Everett Birchfield
Birth 3 Mar 1913
Longpole, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Apr 1985 (aged 72)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Allen Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 159052919"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; Bull Creek; E.D. 24-58;
taken on 22 Jul 1940; Page 1132B; Image 26 of 60; Household #186.
Listed as Ethel Allen; age 17; born in WV; single; 1 yr HS education; not attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father Andy H. Allen.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 292; WV Archives Web Site.
Everett Birchfield; age 29; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; married on 5 Oct 1941 in Panther,
WV; Ethel Allen; age 18; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; with consent of Louise Allen; mother
of Ethel Allen.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ethel Birchfield, 95, of Mohawk, WV passed away Friday, September 27, 2019, in Mohawk." Ethel was born December 5, 1923, in Isaban, WV a daughter of the late Hobert and Louise Sloan Allen. Ethel was a self-sufficient and strong-willed person; she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed gardening, canning, and her flower garden. Ethel was a devout Christian and a member of the Isaban Church of God.
"In addition to her parents Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Birchfield; two sons, Charles and Thomas Birchfield and three brothers, Emzy, Sidney, and Harry Allen.
"Survivors include one son, Stephen Birchfield and wife Freda of Mohawk, WV; one daughter, Carol Jones of Greenville, NC; eight grandchildren, Stephanie Young of Bluefield, WV, Stephen Birchfield, Jr. of Mohawk, WV, Thomas Birchfield II of Kansas, Michelle Yates of Kansas, Charles Birchfield Jr. of Washington, Shawna Sexton of Bluefield, WV, Christopher Jones of North Carolina and James Jones also of North Carolina; numerous great grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Raper of Michigan; a special caregiver, Eva Birchfield of Mohawk, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 1 o’clock with Pastor Thomas Fife officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Allen Cemetery at Mohawk, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday morning October 2, 2019 from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 18, Family #110.
Listed as William K. Puckett, age 4, in household of father, Malachi Puckett.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 795.
Sandy River District, page 004.
Listed as William H. Puckett, age 14, in household of father, Malachi Puckett.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 42.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, Page 126.
W.H. Puckett, age 26, born in Johnson Co, KY, farmer, resident of McDowell
Co, WV married on 17 Oct 1892 Sidney C. Coleman, age 15, born in McDowell Co,
WV and also a resident of McDowell Co, WV.
4.1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 23 Jun 1900; Page 251 A;
Family #219/219.
Listed as Harvey Puckett; age 34; born in Dec 1895 in KY; married 8 yrs; day laborer; head of
household.
5.1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District, Bradshaw; taken 21/22 Apr 1910; Page 67B;
Family #46/46.
Listed as William H. Puckett; age 42; born in KY; married once for 17 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 182B, Family #186.
Listed as Fanny Underwood, age 1 yr, 2 months, born in WV, in household of father, William
Underwood.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Warrior (mines) Precinct; taken on 27 Jan 1920;
Page 66B; Family #403.
Listed as Fannie Underwood, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, William Underwood.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bearwallow; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Fannie Puckett; age 41; born in WV; widow; no listed occupation; head of household.
4. Alexandria, VA; Death Certificate #73-017045; Ancestry.com Website.
Fannie Puckett; age 64; born 9 Feb 1909 in War, WV; widow of Harve Puckett; housewife; living at
409 E. Howell Ave, Alexandria, VA; daughter of Billy and Laura (Day) Underwood; died 21 Jun 1973
in Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, VA; due to rheumatic heart disease; informant, Mr. Walter
Brewster.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Jay Kelly; 2 Jun 2008; maintained by WKK CROWN ESTATE.
"Fannie Underwood Puckett
Birth 5 Feb 1909
War, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Jun 1973 (aged 64)
City of Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Burial Ivy Hill Cemetery
Alexandria, City of Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Plot Section: T Lot: 34 Site: 6
Memorial ID 27281003"
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carrell (sic, Calvin) S. Foley
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1890
Birth Place: Patrick
Marriage Date: 01 Jan 1911
Marriage Place: Patrick, Virginia
Father:
Jas. Foley
Mother:
Bettie
Spouse:
Flora E. Thomas
FHL Film Number: 33351
Reference ID: 3-286"
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Flora E. Thomas
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Age: 19
Birth Date: 1892
Birth Place: Patrick
Marriage Date: 01 Jan 1911
Marriage Place: Patrick, Virginia
Father:
J. M. Thomas
Mother:
Satira
Spouse:
Carrell S. Foley
FHL Film Number: 33351
Reference ID: 3-286"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1912); Page 59; WV Archives Website.
______Foley; male; born 8 Mar 1912 in Coalwood, WV; parents Calvin and Flora.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft registration Card #W-174; 7 Jun 1943; Ancestry.com Website.
Edward Eugene Smith; age 18; born 7 Jun 1925 at Canebrake, WV; living at Lex, WV; person who
will always know address, Mr. Henry Smith, Lex, WV; father; 5'8" tall' 140 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair;
ruddy complexion.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 142; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Eugene Smith; age 23; born at Canebrake, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married
on 27 Aug 1948 at Roderfield, WV; Maphis Collins; age 21; born at Mohawk, WV; single; living
at Iaeger, WV.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Edward Eugene Smith [Edward E Smith]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Jun 1925
Birth Place: Panebrake Mc, West Virginia
Death Date: 31 Aug 1999
Father:
Henry Smith
Mother:
Syntha A Wright
SSN: 235347698
Notes: Apr 1942: Name listed as EDWARD EUGENE SMITH;
10 Sep 1999: Name listed as EDWARD E SMITH"
4. "Johnson City Press"; Johnson City, TN; Thursday; 2 Sep 1999; Page 2; Newspapers.com Website.
"ELIZABETHTON — Edward E “Gene” Smith 74 153 South-gate Drive died Tuesday Aug 31 1999 at his residence following a lengthy illness Mr Smith was a Canebreak WVa native and a son of the late John Henry and Cynthia Wright Smith He was a member of Hunter United Methodist Church Mr Smith retired as a supervisor from Ford Motor Co Brook-park Ohio He was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge No 238 F&AM Mr Smith was preceded in death by seven brothers and five sisters Survivors include his wife Mrs Alma Jean Price Smith one son Michael Smith Euclid Ohio two daughters Cynthia Katrina Blankenship and Jeannie Lynn Blankenship both of Georgia one sister Ruth VanDyke Garden Creek Va three grandchildren one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews Tetrick (542-2232)"
5. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Edward E. Smith
Gender: Male
Death Age: 74
Birth Date: abt 1925
Residence Place: Canebreak, W. VA.
Death Date: 31 Aug 1999
Death Place: 153 Southgate Drive, Elizabethton
Spouse: Alma Jean Price Smith
Child:
Cynthia Katrina Blankenship
Jeannie Lynn Blankenship
Michael Smith
Siblings: Ruth VanDyke"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Herman Teddie Clark Riffe
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Date: 13 Apr 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 18 Sep 1971
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Herbert Edgar Riffe
Mother: Ettie Lester
Spouse: Sandra Sue Riggs Daniels
Certificate Number: 1971036773
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sandra Sue Riggs Daniels
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Date: 21 Mar 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 18 Sep 1971
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Winifred Riggs
Mother: Katherine Rose Walker
Spouse: Herman Teddie Clark Riffe
Certificate Number: 1971036773"
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sandra (Sandy) Sue Riffe, 74, of Hensley, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 9, 2022 from her residence. Born March 21, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Winford Riggs and Catherine Walker Riggs."She was the head cook for SAFE, where she touched so many people’s lives with her love, kindness and compassion. Before SAFE, she owned and operated Ted’s Diner and the Robin Hood Drive Inn. She was a faithful member of the Big Jenny Freewill Baptist Church in Big Jenny. She was the true definition of kindness to all the young and old.
"In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by one sister, Judy McCoy; brothers, Dale Riggs, Walter Jay Riggs and Ronnie Riggs; one son, Timothy Daniels.
"Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Teddy (Tater) Riffe, 74, of Hensley; three daughters, Brooke Danielle Bishop and husband Michael of Davy, Cathy Bailey and husband Michael of Hensley, and Terri Lynn Freeman of Denton, NC. Sandy was cherished by 12 grandchildren, a few of which included her best friend and side kick Ashley Robinette, Summer Bailey, Holly Johnson, Brittany and Brandy Freeman, Lora Bailey and Meagan McCoy. Sandy was cherished by 17 great grandchildren, a few of which include Baleigh and Danika Robinette, Mason Bishop, Isaiah and Calvin Franklin, Cooper Johnson, and Brantley Green; her sisters Winifred Napier and husband Bill Napier, Cathy Riffe and husband Don Riffe, Era Alley and brother, Donnie Riggs as well a one special niece whom she thought of as a daughter, Donna McCoy Hale, and many other nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 13. 2022 at 1:00 PM from the Roderfield Pentecostal Holiness Church in Roderfield with Reverend Merv White and Reverend Dennis Lester, officiating. Burial will follow in the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield.
"Friends may call at the church Thursday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, masks are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Riffe family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"