1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 10 May 1930; Page 83B;
Image 14 of 17; Family #107/107.
Listed as John Pocinich; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Eli Pocrinch.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on 25 Apr
1940; Page 795B; Image 30 of 36; Household #207.
Listed as John Pocrinch; age 14; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Mary Rose Pocrinch.
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; "Johnny W. Pocrnich, Miner"
Article; Page 222; submitted by Johnny Pocrnich, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
4. Logan Co, WV: Marriage records; Vol #__(1946); Page 221; WV Archives Website.
John Walter Pocrnich; age 21; born in Northfork, WV; single; living in Bradshaw, WV; son of Eli and
Mary (Evonkovich) Pocrnich; married on 17 oct 1946 in Logan, WV; Katherine Beavers; age 18; born
in English, WV; single; living in Holden, WV; daughter of Walter Lawrence and Stella (Miller) Beavers.
5, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8; Dwelling #66.
Listed as Johnny W. Pocrnich; age 25; born in WV; married; tipple worker for coal mine; head of
household
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; "Johnny W. Pocrnich, Miner"
Article; Page 222; submitted by Johnny Pocrnich, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
2, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8; Dwelling #66.
Listed as Kathlerine M. Pocrnich; age 21; born in WV; married; bookkeeper and store clerk for retail
grocery; in household of husband, Johnny W. Pocrnich.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website
"Name: Mary Katherine Beavers [Mary Katherineb Pocrnich] [Mary Pocrnich]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Apr 1928
Birth Place: English McDo, West Virginia
Death Date: May 1987
Father:
Walter L Beavers
Mother:
Stella Miller
SSN: 234408951
Notes: May 1944: Name listed as MARY KATHERINE BEAVERS;
Jan 1947: Name listed as MARY KATHERINEB POCRNICH;
Jun 1967: Name listed as MARY KATHERINE POCRNICH;
30 Dec 1987: Name listed as MARY POCRNICH"
1. 1880 Census, Sullivan Co, TN; Bountville; taken on 1 Jun 1880; Page 501A; Image 1 of 7;
Family #6/7.
Listed as Noah P. Casteel; age 9; born in TN; in household of father, G.J. Casteel.
2. 1910 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; page 87A;
Family #144/146.
Listed as Noah P. Casteel; age 39; born in TN; married once for 8 yrs; odd job laborer; head of
household.
3. "The Bristol News Bulletin"; Bristol, TN; Friday; 17 Jan 1941; Page 8; Newspapers.com Website.
"NOAH PAUL CASTEEL
"ABINGDON Va Jan 17— Noah Paul Casteel 70 died at George Ben Johnston Memorial Hospital at 11:20 a m yesterday."Surviving are his widow and the following children: Wayne, Jack, Fred, Wanda, Bobby, Nancy, Elizabeth and James Casteel all of Abingdon and Auburn and Opie Casteel both of Bartley W Va.
"Also surviving are one brother Henry Casteel of Abingdon and two sisters Miss Virginia Casteel of Abingdon and Mrs Robert Gobble of Grecndale Va.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p m Saturday at the J Paui Campbell and Son Funeral Home here interment to follow in the local Sinking Springs cemetery The Rev J R Brown will officiate assisted by the Rev Nelson Barker.
"Nephews will serve as pall bearers: Henry Casteel Jr., Theodore Casteel. Bums Casteel. Stuart Yates; Robert Yates and Harry Minnick.
"Nieces will serve as flower bearers; Mrs Dan Hagy Mrs Garland Smith Ruth Yates Jewel Yates Elizabeth Raines and Mrs Carl Raines
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3. FindAGrrave.com Website; submitted by Ann Johnson; 25 Feb 2016.
" Noah Paul Casteel
Birth 25 Jan 1871
Death 16 Jan 1941 (aged 69)
Burial
Sinking Spring Cemetery
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 158613249"
1. FindAGrrave.com Website; submitted by Ann Johnson; 25 Feb 2016.
" Arlena Victoria Raines Casteel
Birth 19 Apr 1891
Death 6 Nov 1967 (aged 76)
Burial
Sinking Spring Cemetery
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 15861324"
James Grafton "Buster" Casteel
1. FindAGrrave.com Website; submitted by Jan Darby; 26 Jun 2020.
" James Grafton Casteel
Birth 15 Nov 1914
Virginia, USA
Death 26 May 1978 (aged 63)
Salinas, Monterey County, California, USA
Burial
Garden of Memories
Salinas, Monterey County, California, USA
Plot Section 4, Row 17, Grave 54
Memorial ID 211841354"
1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jack Bruce Casteel
Race: White
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 5 Oct 1919
Birth Place: Abingdon, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
Employer: None
Weight: 125
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 68
Next of Kin: Arlena Casteel
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Jack Bruce Casteel Self (Head)
Arlena Casteel Mother"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jack B Casteel Sr [Jack Casteel Sr]
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 5 Oct 1919
Death Date: Nov 1973
Claim Date: 24 Nov 1973
SSN: 223126201"
1. FindAGrrave.com Website; submitted by Ann Johnson; 27 Feb 2016.
" Wayne Wilson Casteel
Birth 2 Nov 1920
Death 20 Mar 1969 (aged 48)
Burial
Sinking Spring Cemetery
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 158651279"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Fred Kester Casteel [Fred K Casteel]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Jul 1923
Birth Place: Abingdon, Virginia [Abington, Virginia]
Death Date: 17 Jan 1996
Father:
Noah P Casteel
Mother:
Arlene V Raines
SSN: 226185159
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Birth record established before age of 5.
Notes: 12 Jun 1985: Name listed as FRED KESTER CASTEEL;
06 Feb 1996: Name listed as FRED K CASTEEL"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Robert Raines Castul [Robert R Casteel]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Jun 1927
Birth Place: Abingdon Was, Virginia
Death Date: 16 Jun 1991
Father:
Nook P Castul
Mother:
Orlean V Raines
SSN: 229262422
Notes: Dec 1943: Name listed as ROBERT RAINES CASTUL;
03 Jun 1993: Name listed as ROBERT R CASTEEL'
2. FindAGrrave.com Website; submitted by Staff Sergeat (Ret) Brian J. Farley; 18 Sep 2013.
" Robert R. Casteel
Birth 19 Jun 1927
Death 16 Jun 1991 (aged 63)
Burial
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
Memorial ID 117291081"
1. FindAGrrave.com Website; submitted by Angels Among Us; 21 Apr 2013.
" Nancy Casteel Robinson
Birth 24 Jun 1929
Death 3 Aug 1999 (aged 70)
Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Glenwood Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum
Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 108865339 "Additional Information Posted:
"Nancy Casteel Robinson, 70, of Bristol TN died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a retired employee of Beecham Massengill."Surviving are her husband, James Robinson; a son, Jerry Robinson of Bluff City; two stepsons, Buzz Robinson of Blountville and Jerry Robinson of Bristol TN; a sister, Wanda J. Slater of Columbus, OH; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. J. D. Neeley will officiate. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Glenwood Cemetery. The Rev. Randy Hensley will officiate.
"Pallbearers will be Timothy "Bo" Bowers, Robert "Bud" Wright, Shane Flick, Randy Branson, Ed Adams and Alton Spivey. Honorary pallbearers will be James Flick Jr., Chester Booher, Pro Bowers, Dr. Fred Greear, Lawrence "Jack" Robinson and members of Tennessee Slammers baseball team."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #12095; VA Marriage Records, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Don Casorla; age 25; born in Holden, WV; single; living at Filbert, WV; son of Pete and Fanny (Bochy)
Casorla; married on 15 May 1961 in Lebanon, Russell Co, VA; Dorothy McCoy; age 19; born in
Roderfield, WV; living at Big Sandy, WV; daughter of Ellis Lee and Jennie (Burks) Hatfield.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #12095; VA Marriage Records, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Don Casorla; age 25; born in Holden, WV; single; living at Filbert, WV; son of Pete and Fanny (Bochy)
Casorla; married on 15 May 1961 in Lebanon, Russell Co, VA; Dorothy McCoy; age 19; born in
Roderfield, WV; living at Big Sandy, WV; daughter of Ellis Lee and Jennie (Burks) Hatfield.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #65 039907; VA Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com
Web Site.
James Randolph Hatfield; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; coal miner; no previous
marriage; living at Big Sandy, WV; son of Andrew Toler and Elizabeth (Bowles) Hatfield; married
on 6 Nov 1965 in Grundy, VA; Dorothy Sue Casorla; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced;
one previous marriage; unemployed; living at Big Sandy, WV; daughter of Ellis Lee and Jenny
Margaret (Burks) McCoy.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol #2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dorothy Hatfield; born on 22 Apr 1942; living at PO Box 76, Big Sandy, WV 24816,
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dorothy S. Hatfield; born on 22 Apr 1942; died on 9 Feb 2002; last residnce, Big Sandy, McDowell
Co, WV; SS # 235-64-9807; card issued in WV in 1957-1958.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dorothy Sue McCoy
[Dorothy Sue Casorla]
[Dorothy Hatfield]
SSN: 235649807
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 Apr 1942
Birth Place: Roderfield M, West Virginia
[Welch McDowe??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 9 Feb 2002
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Dec 1958: Name listed as DOROTHY SUE MCCOY; Sep 1962: Name listed as DOROTHY SUE CASORLA; Mar 1966: Name listed as DOROTHY SUE HATFIELD; 09 Oct 2001: Name listed as DOROTHY HATFIELD; 27 Feb 2002: Name listed as DOROTHY S HATFIELD..."
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell CO, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Sep 2014.
Dorothy Sue McCoy Hatfield; born on 22 Apr 1942; died on 9 Feb 2002; buried here; headstone
photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 238; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray Morgan; age 31; born in Schuylkill, PA; single; weighmaster; living at Roderfield, WV; son of
John K and Mary Jane; married on 26 Mar 1920 at Roderfield, WV; Mrs. Alice Marshall; age 29; born
Kansas (sic, Oakvale, Mercer Co, WV); widow; daughter of ______and______.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #17191; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Morgan; age 43 yrs, 8 mons; born 30 Apr 1888 in Ashland, PA; married; husband of Alice
Marshall; lamp man for New River Poca Coal Co; living at Caples, WV; son of John K. and Mary J.
(Thomas) Morgan; died 30 Dec 1935 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to bilateral lobar pneumonia;
buried 1 Jan 1935 at Roderfield, WV; informant, W.C. Morgan, Welch, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 22 Dec 2013.
George R. Morgan; born unknown; died 30 Dec 1935; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"PENNSYLVANIA * PVT. * CHEMICAL WARFARE * SERVICE "
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken on 13 Jun 1900; Page 261B;
Family #114/119.
Listed as Alley B. Davis; age 16; born in WV in May 1884; in household of father, James B. Davis.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1905); Page 402; WV Archives Web Site.
Eli Marshall; age 25; born in Carter Co, KY; single; miner; living at hensley, WV; son of Hurman and Mary;
married on 23 Jun 1905 at Welch, WV; Ella (sic, Ally) Davis; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic, Oakvale,
Mercer Co, WV); single; daughter of Jim and Lizza.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 238; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray Morgan; age 31; born in Schuylkill, PA; single; weighmaster; living at Roderfield, WV; son of
John K and Mary Jane; married on 26 Mar 1920 at Roderfield, WV; Mrs. Alice Marshall; age 29; born
Kansas (sic, Oakvale, Mercer Co, WV); widow; daughter of ______and______.
4. McDowell Co, WV; death Certificate #'62 002015; WV Archives Web Site.
Alice Morgan; age 74; born 4 May 1887 in Oakvale, WV; widow; living at Hemphill, WV; daughter of
James Ballard and Liza Davis; died 22 Jan 1962 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
pneumonia with carcinoma of lungs, influenza and arteriosclerosis; buried 24 Jan 1962 in Iaeger
Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, William Morgan, Welch, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 18 Dec 2013.
Alice Morgan; born 5 (4?) May 1887; died 22 Jan 1962; buried here; headstone photo shown; "GONE BUT
NOT FORGOTTEN".
1. 1910 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; page 87A;
Family #144/146.
Listed as Auburn Casteel; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Noah P. Casteel.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol __(1927); Page 95; WV Archives Website.
Auburn P. Casteel; age 23; born in McDowell Co, VA; single; miner; living at English, WV; son of
Noah and Amanda; married on 23 Nov 1927 at Avondale, WV; Zena Gwaltney; age 19; born in
Rugby, VA; single; living at Avondale, WV; daughter of C.J. and Bertie.
3. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Auburn Paul Casteel
Race: White
Age: 37
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 19 Apr 1904
Birth Place: Berwind, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bartley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Bartley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Pond Creek Poca Co
Weight: 138
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Zenna Casteel
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Auburn Paul Casteel Self (Head)"
4. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Lynn Delp; 7 May 2008.
" Auburn Paul Casteel
Birth 18 Apr 1904
Death 2 Aug 1963 (aged 59)
Burial
Lester/Waldron Cemetery
Bartley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 26663230"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol __(1927); Page 95; WV Archives Website.
Auburn P. Casteel; age 23; born in McDowell Co, VA; single; miner; living at English, WV; son of
Noah and Amanda; married on 23 Nov 1927 at Avondale, WV; Zena Gwaltney; age 19; born in
Rugby, VA; single; living at Avondale, WV; daughter of C.J. and Bertie.
2. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Rachel H.; 3 Nov 2011.
" Zennia F Gwaltney Casteel
Birth 4 Dec 1910
Death 15 Jan 2001 (aged 90)
Burial
Elkton Cemetery
Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Memorial ID 79811077"
1. U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Miss Linda Wykle
Gender Female
Residence Date Abt 1976
Residence Place Wonder Lake
Employer Baxter Lab
Graduation Date 1971
School Oceana High School
Marriage Date 31 Jul 1976
Marriage Place Round Lake, Illinois, USA
Father Porter Wykle
Mother Wykle
Spouse William David Mueller
Siblings
Brenda Wykle
Bonnie Lusk
Judy Urps
Brenda
Delia Lamb"
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Linda Mueller, age 67, of Wonder Lake received her angel wings on January 4th,"2021 at home. Linda was born in Welch, West Virginia on June 28th, 1953 to her loving parents, Hailey and Porter Wykle. She worked at Baxter Healthcare for 40+ years.
"In her retirement, she enjoyed camping, embroidery, and traveling with the love of her life, Bill.
"Linda was known for being a great listener and someone you could talk to about anything.
"She was sincerely loved and adored by all.
"She is survived by her husband, Bill Mueller; sons, Adam (Michelle) Wykle of Genoa, IL and Jacob Mueller of Wonder Lake, IL. Other surviving siblings are Judy Urps of Williamson, WV; Bonnie and Dennis Lusk of Morrison, TN; and Jay Wykle of Clear Fork, WV. She will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, and many, many others."