1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 27/28 Jan 1920;
Page 220B; Family #113/113.
Listed as Ed Waldron; age 4 yrs, 10 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Guy Harman
Waldron.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 12 Apr 1930; Page 255B;
Family #249/255.
Listed as Edward Waldron; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Guy Harman Waldron.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-040551; Ancestry.com Website.
Edward Waldron; age 70; botn 10 Feb 1915 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 27 Jun 1985; 8th grade education; living at Box 116, Raysal, WV; son of Guy and Ellie
(Preece) Waldron; married on 3 Aug 1985 in Grundy, VA; Mary Alice Creed; maiden name Addair;
age 66; born 13 Aug 1918 in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; last marriage ended 29 Jul
1985;7th grade education; living at same address; daughter of Samuel Franklin and Lida Jane
(Deskins) Addair.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 23 Feb 2017.
"Edward “Ed” Waldron
Birth 15 Feb 1915
USA
Death 8 Sep 1989 (aged 74)
Burial Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge
Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 176644375"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Guy Waldron (1872-1971) and Ella Preece-Waldron (1879-1969)."Brother of Hallie M. Waldron-Walls (1899-1983), Edna Waldron-Sanders (1903-1919), Phillip Waldron (1906-1919), Golden Waldron (1911-1912), Harold Waldron (1913-1940), Pauline Frances Waldron (1919–1920), Mack Waldron (1921-1929), Hague Waldron (1922-1989), Hattie Waldron-Dawson, Renee Waldron-Bevill, and Belle Waldron-Blankenship.
"Married to Gladys Marie Murray-Waldron (1906-1985).
"Father of Ella Jane Waldron-LaBarre (1939-1979), Billy Joe Waldron (1941-2017), & Virgie Waldron-Stinson.
"Also married to Mary Creed (1918-unknown)."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 23 Feb 2017.
"Gladys Marie Berry Waldron
Birth 7 Feb 1906
Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
Death 27 Jun 1985 (aged 79)
West Virginia, USA
Burial Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge
Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 176644386"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Edward "Ed" Waldron (1915-Deceased)."Mother of Ella Jane Waldron-LaBarre (1939-1979), Billy Joe Waldron (1941-2017), & Virgie Waldron-Stinson. "
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Granville Kennedy
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1946
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Aug 1968
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: William Kennedy
Mother: Goldie Payne
Spouse: Fredia Kay Pruitt
Certificate Number: 1968031747"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Granville Kennedy
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Bartley, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 09 Oct 1946
Address Bartley, West Virginia 24813
Address Date 01 Jan 1998-13 Jul 2001
2nd Address Bartley, West Virginia 24813
2nd Address Date 01 May 1993-05 Dec 2008
3rd Address Bartley, West Virginia 24813
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1987-29 Oct 2007
Record Number 171297804"
3. Douglas Morturary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Granville Kennedy, 74, of Thorpe, WV, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at his home. Born October 9, 1946 in Jolo, WV, he was the son of the late William H. Kennedy and Goldie Mae Payne Kennedy."Granville was a retired coalminer of 40 years and loved the outdoors.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Theodore Kennedy and Teddy Kennedy; and one sister, Emma Jean Kennedy.
"Those left to cherish his memories are his children, Crystal Allen and husband Tony, Shelia Kennedy, Steven Kennedy and wife Jennifer all of Bartley, Eric Kennedy of Bluefield, WV, Tiffany Perkins and husband Michael of Bluefield, WV; his companion of 18 years, Katie Persiani of Thorpe, nine brothers, Verner, Swanson, Donald, David, JD, Columbus, Fred, Joe C. and Anderson Kennedy; three sisters, Gladys Mullins, Judy Kennedy and Tammy Stacy; nine grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
"Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated.
"A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM from the Jesus Church in Bartley with Reverend Roger Woods, officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 7 PM at the church.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Kennedy family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Douglas Lee "Gus" Russell 47 of Pineville passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Welch Community Hospital."Born April 18, 1974 in Cleveland Ohio, he was the son of Don Russell of Pineville, and Sharon Russell of Coal Wood.
"Doug worked at Coal Mountain Energy at Coal Mountain, as a heavy equipment operator, he was a avid supporter of the Wyoming East Girls Basketball team, and faithful fan to WVU. Doug enjoyed playing cards, but the joy of his life was his family. He was very devoted to his girls.
"He was preceded in death by his nieces Ashley Vance, and Leann Vance.
"In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife of 22 years Monica Brooks Russell, His four daughters Brooke, Abby, Carlee, and Erin Russell. His sisters Sherry Duty (Ed) of Pineville, Tressia Blevins (Anthony) of Etowah Tn, Donna Icenhower (Eddie) of Portland Oh. His mother and father-in-law Tommy and Sharon Brooks of Pineville, his brother-in-law Keith Brooks (Kim) of Pineville, A special friend Melanie Amick, and a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends.
"The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Welch Emergency Hospital for the care given to Doug during this time.
"The family ask that if you will be attending the service to please wear a mask.
"Doug's work family will serve as his pallbearers."
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 17 Jan 1920, Page 234A, Famiy #165.
Listed as Aldy Osborne, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Oza Osborn.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 7 Apr 1930, Page 190A, Famiy #73.
Listed as Alda Osborne, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Oza Osborn.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; WWII Draft Registration Card #2973; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
Alda Osborne; age 25; born 24 Nov 1914 at Cyclone, WV; employed by Koppers Coal Co,
Kopperston, WV; preson who will always know address, Mr. Oza Osborne, father; 5'6" tall; 161 lbs;
blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion; scar on right knee.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 2 Apr 2007.
" Alda Osborne
Birth 25 Nov 1915 (sic, 1914
USA
Death 6 Feb 1991 (aged 75)
USA
Burial
Brown Cemetery
Cyclone, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 18741353"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Oza Osborne (1889-1958) & Louisa "Eliza" Bailey-Osborne (1894-1948)."Brother of James Redgel "Reggie" Osborne (1913-1976), Baby Chess Osborne (1916-1917), Murvan Osborne (1919-1962), & Inez Osborne (B. 1920).
"Married to Florence Alva Harvey-Osborne (1920-2015) on December 29, 1940.
"Father of Toni Lisa Osborne (Deceased), Patricia Osborne-Paynter, Jackie Osborne-Ratliff, Margaret Osborne-Abbott, Sharon Osborne-Robertson, Vickie Osborne-Brown, Jody Osborne, & Terry Osborne.
"Pvt., US Army, World War II"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 14 Jul 2015.
" Florence Alva Harvey Osborne
Birth 13 Jun 1920
West Virginia, USA
Death 12 Jul 2015 (aged 95)
Cyclone, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Brown Cemetery
Cyclone, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 149229726"Additional Information Posted:
"Florence Alva Harvey-Osborne made her final journey and received her wings Sunday, July 12, 2015. She was born June 13, 1920, to the late Levi Harvey (1881-1967) and Lora Cook-Harvey (1882-1956), the seventh of eight children and the last living member of her family. Florence married Alda Osborne (1915-1991) on December 29, 1940, and eight children were born to this union."Alda and Florence spent most of their life in Cyclone where they raised their family with love and devotion. Many friendships were formed in this community where Florence was always there to lend a helping hand or a shoulder to lean on in times of need, times of sorrow, or just when times were rough.
"Florence faithfully attended Bright Prospect Baptist Church when her beloved brother, Kenna Harvey, served as the minister for many years. Her official church membership was with the Cyclone Missionary Baptist Church at Cyclone.
"In addition to her parents, Florence was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alda Osborne (1915-1991), and her precious daughter, Toni Lesa Osborne (1958-1975); four sons-in-law that she loved as her own: Roger Paynter (Deceased), Arnie Ray Ratliff (1942-1991), Ronnie Eugene Abbott (1945-1977) and Glen Robertson (1947-2005); five sisters: Bertha Harvey-Phillips (Deceased), Pearle Harvey-Coleman (1906-1987), Ernie Harvey-Hash (1910-2010), Brookie "Mae" Harvey-Cook (1918-1994), and her best friend and baby sister, Delma Rose Harvey-Toler (1924-2009); three brothers: Rev. Kenna Harvey (1904-1997), Alfred Harvey (1912-1998), and Marvin Clyde Harvey (1915-2007).
"Florence leaves a loving and devoted family to carry on her bright and shining light; six devoted daughters who cared for her these last few years with love and the utmost care: Patricia Osborne-Paynter of Vinton, VA, Jackie Kay Osborne-Ratliff (B. 1944) of Cyclone, Margaret Osborne-Abbott (B. 1949) of Cyclone, Sharon Osborne-Robertson of Davin, Vickie Osborne-Brown and her husband, Rev. Lucian Brown of Cyclone and Jody Osborne of Cyclone; a loving son and his wife, Terry Osborne and Darlene Osborne of Cyclone; twenty grandchildren who loved and admired her above all others; thirty four great-grandchildren; and seventeen great-great-grandchildren, and all those married into the family whom she welcomed and loved as her own.
"A special thank you and appreciation to her nurse, Selena Blevins, who treated her with kindness, dignity and loving care.
"Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Campus Church of God with the Rev. Roger Stewart and Rev. Michael Dent officiating. Burial will follow at Brown Cemetery at Cyclone."
1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 214A; Image 16 of 79;
Family #137/138.
Listed as John Jewell; age 23; born in Nov 1876 in PA; single; coal miner; in household of father,
John Jewell.
2. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1905); Page 81; Line 24; WV Archives Web Site.
John Jewell; age 28; born in PA; single; miner; living in Fayette Co, WV; son of John and Eliza J.;
married on 3 Apr 1905 in Fayetteville, WV; Jennie Martin; age 24; born in VA; living in Fayette Co,
WV; daughter of unlisted parents.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on___1910: Page 214A; Image 7 of 32;
Family #70/73.
Listed as John Jewell; age 33; born in PA; married once for 5 yrs; coal miner; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3999; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Jewell; age 41; born 28 Nov 1876; living at Davy, WV; miner for J.A. Burgess, Davy, WV; nearest
relative, Jennie Jewell, Davy, WV; medium height and build; gray eyes and red hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page 240A; Image
25 of 37; Family #255/258.
Listed as John Jewell; age 43; born in PA; married; coal miner; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Princess; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 246B;
Image 149/149.
Listed as John Jewell; age 54; born in WV (sic, PA); widowed; married at 26; pumper in coal mine;
boarder; in houshold of Jesse R. Draper.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #12826; WV Archives Web Site.
John Jewell; age 75; born 28 Nov 1876 in Armstrong Co, PA; widowed; living at Roderfield, WV; son of
Jon and Elizabeth (Harris) Jewell; died 23 Sep 1951 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to arteriosclorsis
heart disease; buried 24 Sep 1951 at Roderfield;.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 22 Dec 2013.
John Jewell; born in 1876; died in 1951; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1905); Page 81; Line 24; WV Archives Web Site.
John Jewell; age 28; born in PA; single; miner; living in Fayette Co, WV; son of John and Eliza J.;
married on 3 Apr 1905 in Fayetteville, WV; Jennie Martin; age 24; born in VA; living in Fayette Co,
WV; daughter of unlisted parents.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on___1910: Page 214A; Image 7 of 32;
Family #70/73.
Listed as Jennie Jewell; age 33; born in TX; married once for 5 yrs; no children; in household of husband,
John Jewell.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page 240B; Image
26 of 37; Family #255/258.
Listed as Virginia J.Jewell; age 43; born in TX; married in household of husband, John Jewell.