1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kenneth Edward "Kenny" Cook, 63, of Lynco, WV passed away on Saturday October 31, 2020 at Ruby
Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born on January 17, 1957 in Pineville, WV a son of the late
Tennis Fred and Gladys Jackson Cook. Kenny was an avid WVU, Marshall and LA Lakers fan. He loved his
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity brothers, and playing golf. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a
brother Ted Cook; a sister Margorie Brining and two infant sisters. Survivors include his loving wife of 35
years Rhonda Trull - Cook; a daughter Kayce Cook of Lynco; two sisters Vickie (Larry) Dancy and Sue (Bob)
Breeding both of Baileysville; two brothers James "J. B." (Phyllis) Cook of Elk Lick and Jody (Kim) Cook of
Pineville; a brother-in-law Paul Brining of Fort Myers, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving
family and friends. Special thanks to the ER departments of Raleigh General and Ruby Memorial Hospitals,
along with 5th floor medical ICU at Ruby Memorial. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. A
celebration of Kenny's life will be held in late spring or early summer. Due to Covid 19 the family asks
friends and family to send stories or photos of Kenny through our online condolences at
staffordfamilyfh@yahoo.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 170A;
Family #109/110.
Listed as Oma Cline; age 4 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Leander J. Cline.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 175; WV Archives Web Site.
Omar Cline; age 22; born and living in Simon, WV; single; son of Leander and Siotha Cline;
married on 20 Mar 1948 at Simon, WV; Dorothy Keneda; age 27; born and living in Simon,
WV; widow; daughter of Elbert and Sally Keneda.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 175; WV Archives Web Site.
Omar Cline; age 22; born and living in Simon, WV; single; son of Leander and Siotha Cline;
married on 20 Mar 1948 at Simon, WV; Dorothy Keneda; age 27; born and living in Simon,
WV; widow; daughter of Elbert and Sally Keneda.
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Jerome M Brown [Jerome Brown]
Birth Date 12 Sep 1957
Residence Date 1996
Address 5277 E Maiden Rd
Residence Maiden, NC
Postal Code 28650-9008
Second Residence Date 1994
Second Address 1971 Hines Circle Rd
Second Residence Stanley, NC
Second Postal Code 28164-7751
Third Address 324 3rd St
Third Residence Gilbert, WV
Third Postal Code 25621"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Jerome Malcolm Brown
Birth Date Sep 1957
Residence Date 1999-2020
Address Po Box 42
Residence Simon, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24882
Second Residence Date 1999-2005
Second Address 166 Rebel Hill Dr
Second Residence Mooresville, North Carolina, USA
Second Postal Code 28115
Third Residence Date 1994-1996
Third Address 1971 Hines Circle Rd Apt S
Third Residence Stanley, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code 28164
Fourth Residence Date 1996
Fourth Address 5277 E Maiden Rd
Fourth Residence Maiden, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code 28650"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Sandra K Brown [Sandra K Kenneda]
Birth Date Mar 1954
Residence Date 2001-2020
Address Po Box 42
Residence Simon, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24882
Second Residence Date 2002
Second Address 57 Foundation Frk
Second Residence Simon, West Vorginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24882
Third Residence Date 1993-2017
Third Address Po Box 83
Third Residence Simon, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24882
Fourth Residence Date 1993-2000
Fourth Address Po Box 38a
Fourth Residence Simon, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24882"
2. Stafford Funeral Services; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
""To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" Corinthians 5:8 Sandra Kay Walls Brown, 71, Long Branch WV, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, in Logan, West Virginia. Born on March 25, 1954, in Man WV, Sandra was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her life was marked by deep devotion to her family and a warmth that touched all who knew her. She was the daughter of the late Dallas and Dottie Walls. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two daughters, Deanna Faye Kenneda & Lora Ann Toler, two grandsons, Humphrey “Punk” Morgan and Brandon Morgan, two Brothers, Rockey and Davis “Davey” Walls, a sister Redith Kennedy, and her mother-in-law Amanda “Helen” Brown. Sandra’s family was the cornerstone of her world, and she cherished every moment spent with them. She loved her fur babies Bella, Mr. Bailey, Moe, & Addie more than anything. Her favorite holiday was Christmas especially gift giving. She loved family gatherings, laughing, and going to church. She was a in home caregiver up until she retired. She loved helping others. She was loved by everyone who knew her. Her kindness, strength, and unwavering love left an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to share in her life. Those left to cherish her family, her husband Jerome Brown, who thought he was just coming home for a visit 28 years ago, when he met the love of his life which he married one year later. Through the ups and downs, they held onto each other & the bond they formed was inseparable. Their relationship was one that honored their vows and though her absence may separate them for the moment, they will always be each other’s soulmates. Her son Denver Jay Kenneda and his wife Tabatha and her daughter Regina Blankenship and her husband Bobby, son in law, Adam Toler. Brother-in-law Ron Brown, and sister-in-law Annette and husband Kirby Altizer. She was a proud grandmother to Tiffany (David) Cook, Alyssa (Coby) Hurley, Amber (Daniel) Bailey, Payton Toler, Deanna (AJ) Hall, Hannah Kenneda, Parker Kenneda, Kiersten (Jerm) Bailey, Allie Barnes, and Tyler (Hagen) Barnes. Her legacy continues through her 13 great-grandchildren who she thought the world of. Her brothers Vencil Walls, Stephen Walls and his wife Lesa, Curtis Walls and his wife Clarice and Jamie Walls, special niece Sally Blankenship and her close friend who was more like family, Lois Dancy, and a host of nieces and nephews who brought joy to her life. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, October 6th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Chris Lester and Rev. Joey Massey officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Kennedy Cemetery, Foundation Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8 pm on Sunday, October 5th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Killis Allen
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 May 1884
Birth Place: Hardy Pike C, Kentucky
Father: Albert Allen
Mother: Martha McCoy
SSN: 719038186
Notes: Mar 1937: Name listed as KILLIS ALLEN"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Kate Allen
[Kate Wooten]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 Nov 1885
Birth Place: Louisa Lawre, Kentucky
Father: Silas B Wooten
Mother: Frances W Wooten
SSN: 236115420
Type of Claim: Birth record established before age of 5.
Relationship of Signature: Not signed, SSA prepared.
Notes: 27 Apr 1977: Name listed as KATE ALLEN"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Hobert Cline
Residence Date 01 Jan 2002-15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Simon, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date Aug 1948
Address Simon, West Virginia 24882
Address Date 01 Jan 2002-15 Nov 2007
2nd Address Simon, West Virginia 24882
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-31 Dec 1996
3rd Address Simon, West Virginia 24882
3rd Address Date 01 Mar 1989
Possible Relatives Joey Jay Cline, Linda Sue Cline
Record Number 171361184"
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Hobert Cline, 69, of Simon, WV went to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 17, 2018 at Pikeville Medical
Center, Pikeville, KY. He was born on August 3, 1948 in Simon, WV a son of the late Omar and Dorthy Cline.
Hobert was a loving father, grandfather, father-in-law, great grandfather, son brother and friend. He is a
United States Army Veteran and attended the Apostolic House of Faith. His loving smile and gentle heart
will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by
his loving wife of 46 years Linda Sue Walker Cline; a sister Shirley Lester; two brothers Chester Cline and
Woodrow Kenneda; and a grandson Cody Ryan Walker. Those left to cherish his memories include two
daughters Lovetta (Eddie) Brown of Lillydale and Tanya (Bradley) Walker of Hanover; a son Joey Cline and
his girlfriend Adrienne Morgan of Simon; two brothers Lloyd (Kay) Cline and Homer (Clara) Cline all of
Simon; a sister Marcelene Browning of Gallipolis, OH; seven grandchildren that he loved and cherished
dearly Joshua (Jennifer) Walker, Jeffrey (Alexandra) Brown, Latosha, Caleb, Delwood, Harley and Skylar; a
special great granddaughter Addyson Brown; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 3PM on Sunday April 22nd at the Apostolic House of Faith, Foundation Fork, WV with Pastor
Todd Kenneda, Bro. Barry Brooks, Bro. Tommy White and Bro. Robert Hunt officiating. He will be laid to
rest in Kennedy Cemetery, Foundation Fork, WV. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct
Military Rites. He will be carried to his final resting place by family and friends. Friends may gather with
the family after 6PM on Friday April 20th and Saturday April 21st at the church The family is being served
by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Linda Sue Cline
Residence Date 01 Feb 1995-15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Simon, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 11 Sep 1952
Address Simon, West Virginia 24882
Address Date 01 Feb 1995-15 Nov 2007
2nd Address Simon, West Virginia 24882
2nd Address Date 26 Feb 1990-29 Oct 2007
Possible Relatives Hobert Cline, Joey Jay Cline
Record Number 304470356"
2. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Linda Sue Cline
Maiden Name: Walker
Birth Date: 11 Sep 1952
Birth Place: Leatherwood, Mingo County, West Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 2 Apr 2017
Death Place: Simon, Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
Cemetery: Kennedy Family Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Simon, Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
Father: Raymond Charles Walker
Mother: Eunice Lois Walker
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."
Additional Information: Posted Obit.
"Linda Sue Walker-Cline, 64, of Simon, WV went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at her home. She was born on September 11, 1952 in Leatherwood, WV, a daughter of the late Raymond Charles Walker (1934-1986) and Eunice Lois Walls-Walker (1932-1997)."Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Sonny Lee Walker (Deceased); and two sisters, Angela Walker (1965-1965) and Ruth Walker (1958-1958).
"Those left to cherish her memories include her loving husband of 46 years, Hobert Cline (1948-2018); two daughters, Lovetta Cline-Brown & husband Eddie Brown of Lillydale and Tanya Cline-Walker & husband Bradley Walker of Hanover; a son, Joey Cline and girlfriend Adrienne Morgan of Oceana; three sisters, Leshia Walker-Brooks & husband Barry Brooks of Baileysville, Loretta Cline-Lester-Kersey & husband Mike Kersey of Lynchburg, VA and Marlene Walker-Shelton & husband Johnny Shelton of Florence, SC; two brothers, Eddie Walker of Man and Lionel Walker & wife Belinda Walker of Princeton; special sister-in-law Denita Walker of Clear Fork; seven grandchildren that she loved and cherished, Joshua, Jeffrey, Latosha, Caleb, Delwood, Harley and Skylar; and a host of other loving family and friends.
"Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Apostolic House of Faith, Foundation Fork, WV with Pastor Todd Keneda and Rev. Brad Kennedy officiating. She will be laid to rest in Kennedy Cemetery, Foundation Fork, WV."
1. McDowell Co, NC; WW I Draft Registration Card #992; Marion NC; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lorin T. Lail; age 27; born 10 Feb 1890 in Hickory, NC; plumber for L.W. Huffman in Marion, NC;
single; medium height and build; blue eyes and dark hair.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 400; WV Archives Web Site.
L.T. Lail; age 45; born in Catawba Co, NC; single; plumber; living at Mullens, WV; son of William and
Dora; married on 26 Jun 1935 at Kimball, WV; Lula Stacy; age 29; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Harve and Rosa.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D. 55-10A; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page
246A; Image 23 of 42; Household #242.
Listed as L. Theodore Lail; age 50; born in NC; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; owner of plumbing (company); head of household.
4. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010[ Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lorin Lail
Birth Date: 10 Feb 1890
Death Date: 10 Aug 1980
SSN: 233546642
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 29 Jun 1917
Release Date 1: 16 Apr 1919"
5. Wyoming Co, WV; World War II Draft Registration Card #U-1915, 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lorin Theodore Lail; age 55; born 10 Feb 1890 in Catawba Co, NC; living at Mullens, WV; self-employed
at OK Heating & Plumbing, Mullens, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. Lula S. Lail; Mullens,
WV;5' 6 3/4" tall' 145 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion; scar on left thigh.
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lorin Lail
SSN: 233-54-6642
Last Residence:
25882 Mullens, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 10 Feb 1890
Last Benefit: 25882, Mullens, Wyoming, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: Aug 1980
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1951-1952)"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Dec 2013.
Lorin Ted Lail; born 10 Feb 1890; died 10 Aug 1980; buried here; headstone and grave marker photos
shown; "PVT US ARMY * WORLD WAR I".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 400; WV Archives Web Site.
L.T. Lail; age 45; born in Catwaba Co, NC; single; plumber; living at Mullens, WV; son of William and
Dora; married on 26 Jun 1935 at Kimball, WV; Lula Stacy; age 29; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Harve and Rosa
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D. 55-10A; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page
246A; Image 23 of 42; Household #242.
Listed as Lula Lail; age 34; born in WV; married; 2 yrs college education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; book keeper of plumbing (company); in household of husband, Lorin T. Lail.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Dec 2013.
Lula S. Lail; born 17 Mar 1906; died 29 Jul 1971; buried here; headstone and grave marker photos
shown.
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; "Ray Welch, Miner"; Article; Page
261; submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Welch, Box 75, Mavisdale, VA 24627.
2. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ray Donald Welch
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 34
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 15 Feb 1906
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bartley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Bartley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Pond Creek Pocahontas Company
Weight: 150
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Frances Witt Welch
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Ray Donald Welch Self (Head)
Frances Witt Welch Wife"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 24 Jul 2013.
" Ray Donald Welch
Birth 15 Feb 1906
Death Oct 1979 (aged 73)
Burial
Greenhills Memory Gardens
Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 114316912"
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; "Ray Welch, Miner"; Article; Page
261; submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Welch, Box 75, Mavisdale, VA 24627.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 24 Jul 2013.
" Frances Louise Witt Welch
Birth 9 Mar 1913
Death Oct 1985 (aged 72)
Burial
Greenhills Memory Gardens
Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 114316967"
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; "Ray Welch, Miner"; Article; Page
261; submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Welch, Box 75, Mavisdale, VA 24627.
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; "Ray Welch, Miner"; Article; Page
261; submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Welch, Box 75, Mavisdale, VA 24627.
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; "Ray Welch, Miner"; Article; Page
261; submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Welch, Box 75, Mavisdale, VA 24627.
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; "Ray Welch, Miner"; Article; Page
261; submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Welch, Box 75, Mavisdale, VA 24627.
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; "Ray Welch, Miner"; Article; Page
261; submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Welch, Box 75, Mavisdale, VA 24627.