McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Denver Kiser Alexander Jr

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
Denver Kiser Alexander, Jr; age 20; born in War, WV; single; living at 2518 17th St, NW, Washington,
DC; married on 3 Jul 1962 in Bradshaw, WV; Nancy Marie Gray; age 17; born in Bartley, WV;
single; living at Raysal, WV; with consent of Denver Kiser and Gertrude Alexander, Sr, parents of
Denver Kiser Alexander, Jr; and Nelson and Annie Gary; parents of Nancy Marie Gray.


Nancy Marie Gray

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
Denver Kiser Alexander, Jr; age 20; born in War, WV; single; living at 2518 17th St, NW, Washington,
DC; married on 3 Jul 1962 in Bradshaw, WV; Nancy Marie Gray; age 17; born in Bartley, WV;
single; living at Raysal, WV; with consent of Denver Kiser and Gertrude Alexander, Sr, parents of
Denver Kiser Alexander, Jr; and Nelson and Annie Gary; parents of Nancy Marie Gray.


Floyd Miller

1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #4597; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Floyd Miller; age 21; born and living in Boissevain, VA; single; miner; son of Paul and Jennie (Hollow)
Miller; married on 26 Feb 1949 in Tazewell Co, VA; Ruth Odom; age 21; born in Vivian, WV; single;
living at Boissevain, VA; daughter of James and Bola (Gouge) Odom.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kenneth D. Bogard; 14 Mar 2016.
"Floyd Miller
Birth 27 May 1927
Death 5 Mar 2016 (aged 88)
Burial
Fair Oaks Cemetery
Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California, USA"

Additional Information Posted:
"Floyd Miller, age 88, passed away on March 5, 2016, in Fair Oaks, CA. Buzz, as he was affectionately known, was born May 27, 1927 in Boissevain, VA. A long-time resident of Fair Oaks, he is survived by his son Keith Miller, daughter Sherry Affleck (Robert) and grandson Jason Sims. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Ruth Elizabeth Miller, in 2004. He was also predeceased by his parents, Paul and Jennie Miller, and brothers Doug, Dewey, Raymond, and James Elwood. He leaves behind brother Henry Miller of Smyrna, DE and sister Sadie Miller of Christiansburg, VA along with numerous nephews and nieces. Floyd served in the Marine Corps during WWII. After the war, he became a stationary engineer and worked at Cape Canaveral before moving to California where he was a member of the Stationary Engineers Local Union and a long time employee at Rainbo Bakery in Sacramento before retiring in 1989. Floyd was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Fair Oaks where his efforts to help other members of the congregation in-need allowed him to develop a close and loving network of friends. Friends are invited to join the family for services at the First Baptist Church of Fair Oaks (4401 San Juan Avenue, Fair Oaks) at 12:00 PM on Monday, March 14th. Lunch will follow. Interment at Fair Oaks Cemetery will be private. ,,,"


Ruth Elizabeth Odom

1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #4597; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Floyd Miller; age 21; born and living in Boissevain, VA; single; miner; son of Paul and Jennie
(Hollow) Miller; married on 26 Feb 1949 in Tazewell Co, VA; Ruth Odom; age 21; born in Vivian, WV;
single; living at Boissevain, VA; daughter of James and Bola (Gouge) Odom.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ruth Elizabeth Miller
[Ruth E Miller]
[Ruth Elizabeth Odom]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Jun 1930
Birth Place: Vivian McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 6 Jun 2004
Father: James W Odom
Mother: Nola Gouge
SSN: 178261625
Notes: Apr 1950: Name listed as RUTH ELIZABETH MILLER;
10 Jun 2004: Name listed as RUTH E MILLER"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ruth E. Miller
SSN: 178-26-1625
Last Residence:
95628 Fair Oaks, Sacramento, California, USA
Born: 28 Jun 1930
Died: 6 Jun 2004
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (1951)"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by 2 Spiritwalkers; 3 Sep 2010.
" Ruth E. Miller
Birth 28 Jun 1930
Death 6 Jun 2004 (aged 73)
Burial
Fair Oaks Cemetery
Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California, USA "


Harvey Jennell

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Jennell; age 21; born in Pulaski Co, VA; living at Corinne, WV; son of J.P. Jennell; married on
27 Sep 1927 at Mullens, WV; Ada M. Green; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Corinne, WV;
daughter of Calvin Green.


Ada M. Green

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 288A; Family #158.
Listed as Ada M. Green; age 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Calvin J. Green.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 253A;
Family #227.
Listed as A.M. Green; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Calvin J. Green.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Jennell; age 21; born in Pulaski Co, VA; living at Corinne, WV; son of J.P. Jennell; married on
27 Sep 1927 at Mullens, WV; Ada M. Green; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Corinne, WV;
daughter of Calvin Green.


Verbena Estelle "Vernie" Brotherton

1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by historianne; 16 Apr 2013.
" Vernie Estelle Brotherton Moye
Birth 1879
Death 1958 (aged 78–79)
Burial
Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Plot Hillview 24-1 Section
Memorial ID 108649271"


Russell Thomas Carothers Sr

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 230; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell Thomas Carothers; age 22; born 23 Feb 1945 in Sabine, WV; never married; living at
Keyrock, WV; son of Edward and Pheobe (Campbell) Carothers; married on 22 Jul 1967 at
Rockview, WV;Juanita June Allen; age 18; born 27 Mar 1949 in Jessie, WV; never married; living at
Jessie, WV; daughter of Powell and Helen (Bledsoe) Allen.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted obit.
"Russell "Tommy" Thomas Carothers passed away on Sunday November 22, 2020.

"Born February 23, 1945 in Sabine he was the son of the late Edward Merrill and Charlotte Phoebe Carothers.

"Tommy was a coal miner for many years, he then began and ran a very successful lawn care business until his death. He loved his dogs, Bear Dog, and Chester, and was very devoted to his family.

"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Michael Carothers , his brothers and sisters Bob, George, Alice, Carl, Estil, and Orville Carothers, and Delores Bowling.

"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 33 years Louise Altizer Carothers, 3 daughters Donna and Johnny Privett of NC, Dana and Mike Hofe of Oak Hill, and Denise and Roger Myers of Rock View, his brother-in-law Roger Altizer of Rock View, his siblings Mike and Charlotte Hafle, and Helen and Steve Watson, both of Florida, and Dorothy Wyatt of Va, 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

"Private Burial services were held at Palm Memorial Gardens, and a memorial service will be held at a later date."


Juanita June Allen

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 230; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell Thomas Carothers; age 22; born 23 Feb 1945 in Sabine, WV; never married; living at Keyrock,
WV; son of Edward and Pheobe (Campbell) Carothers; married on 22 Jul 1967 at Rockview, WV;
Juanita June Allen; age 18; born 27 Mar 1949 in Jessie, WV; never married; living at Jessie, WV;
daughter of Powell and Helen (Bledsoe) Allen.
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Juanita J Carothers
Social Security Number: 235-80-1734
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1949
Issue Year: 1966
Issue State: West Virginia
Death Date: 26 Dec 2012"
3. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Juanita June Carothers
Death Date: 26 Dec 2012
Death Place: Prince George, Virginia, USA"
3. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Juanita June Nita Carothers
Gender: Female
Death Age: 63
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1949
Residence Place: Beckley, WV
Death Date: 26 Dec 2012
Death Place: Hopewell, VA.
Parents: Powell Allen; Helen Bledsoe Allen
Child:
Michael Carothers
Russell Carothers
Michelle Charlotte
Siblings:
Daniel
Robert
Diana Sissie Altizer
Bertha Myers"


Marlin Elon Brooks

1. Alleghany Co, VA; Marriage License #85-019210; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marlin Elon Brooks; age 32; born 3 Jun 1952 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage, last marriage
ended in Apr 1985; 12th grade education; living at Rt 7, Alderson, Summers Co, WV; son of Howard
Charles and Thema Mae (Staton) Brooks; married on 17 May 1985 in Covington, VA; Pamela Sue
Fatony; maiden name Fortner; age 27; born 3 Nov 1957 in WV; this is her 4th marriage; last marriage
ended in Oct 1983; 10th grade education; living at Box 394, Nimitz, Summers Co, WV; daughter of
Wonniie Bee and Iline Georgia (Booth) Fortner.


Pamela Sue Fortner

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #73-038727; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Eddie Fatony; age 22; born 30 Oct 1950 in VA; single; this is his 1st marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at General Delivert, Wyoming, Wyoming Co, WV; son of James and Bernice (Smith)
Fatony; married on 9 Aug 1973 at Lebanon, VA; Pamela Sue Fortner; age 16; born 3 Nov 1956 in WV;
single; this was her 1st marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Wonnie B.
and Iline (Booth) Fortner.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-044849; Ancestry.com Web Site.
David Michael Shrader; age 20; born 5 Jan 1961 in WV; this is 1st marriage; 10th grade education;
living at Rt 87, Box 23, Hinton, Summers Co, WV; son of Thomas Lee and Lorena June (Patrick)
Shrader; married on 3 Sep 1981 in Pembroke, Giles Co, VA; Pamela Sue Fatony; maiden name
Fortner; age 23; born 3 Nov 1957 in WV; divorced; last marriage ended in July 1981; this is her 3rd
marriage; 10th grade education; living at 1103 Summers Street, Hinton, WV; daughter of Wonnie
Bee and Iline (Booth) Fortner.
3. Alleghany Co, VA; Marriage License #85-019210; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marlin Elon Brooks; age 32; born 3 Jun 1952 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage, last marriage
ended in Apr 1985; 12th grade education; living at Rt 7, Alderson, Summers Co, WV; son of Howard
Charles and Thema Mae (Staton) Brooks; married on 17 May 1985 in Covington, VA; Pamela Sue
Fatony; maiden name Fortner; age 27; born 3 Nov 1957 in WV; this is her 4th marriage; last marriage
ended in Oct 1983; 10th grade education; living at Box 394, Nimitz, Summers Co, WV; daughter of
Wonniie Bee and Iline Georgia (Booth) Fortner.


Claude Edward Tiller

1. 1920 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clearfork District; Graham; taken on 5 Mar 1920; Page 49A;
Family #343/356.
Listed as Claude Tiller; age 3 yrs, 11 mons; born in VA; in houshold of father, Sherman G. Tiller.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 180B; Family #17/20.
Listed as Claude E.Tiller; age 14; born in VA; in houshold of father, Sherman G. Tiller.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Charles Bernard (Bun) and Nora
Harman Tiller"; Article; Page 248; submitted by Nora Harman Tiller; PO Box 1087, War, WV 24892.


Winifred Lawson

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; "Charles Bernard (Bun) and Nora
Harman Tiller"; Article; Page 248; submitted by Nora Harman Tiller; PO Box 1087, War, WV 24892.


Calvin Cole

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Charlie E. Cole"; article; Page 122; submitted by Reva Cole Hagerman,
Paynesville, WV; 24873.