1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 3 Jan 2023; On-Line Edition.
"David Wayne Falin (self-proclaimed King of Comedy), 61, of Welch passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 30, 2022 after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born October 24, 1961 in Welch, West Virginia to I. J. and Virginia (Taylor) Falin."After attending Welch High and being known as “that dude that fell down the gym stairs”, David graduated from Mount View High School as part of the first graduating class in 1979, where he was voted wittiest by his senior class. He was employed as a trust and financial advisor at MCNB Banks where he worked for over forty years and considered himself the bank’s historian. Besides family, David loved the bank, his co-workers, his clients, and McDowell County more than anything. Many recognized him as a suit-wearing bank professional, while others knew him as a fun-loving family man. A huge fan of Batman, he was often quoted as saying, “I’m not saying I am Batman; I’m just saying you’ve never seen us in the same room together.”
"David was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Welch, WV. He was a member of the Welch Lions Club, McDowell County Shriners, and McDowell Masonic Lodge #112 AF&AM.
"David was happily married to his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Hatfield Falin for forty-one years. He is also survived by his daughter, Kristen L. Riffe and her husband Joe of Bluefield, WV; daughter Kara B. Moore and her husband, Jimmy of Welch, WV; brother Norman Falin of Greenbank, WV; six grandchildren: Caleb R. Lawson, Madison T. Riffe, Avery E. Moore, Alivia P. Moore, Jim M. Moore, Jr., and Donald J. Moore. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Frazier.
"David was a kind and gentle spirit that loved being around family and friends. He was always the life of the party. He enjoyed traveling, repeating stories, the Three Stooges, all things superhero, listening to music, and repeating stories (Yeah, we know–you told us already). David played a mean tennis racket guitar and created “the Falin”, his famous dance he enjoyed with friends and family. He is now dancing with Cuz and other loved ones in heaven. David, donning his purple metallic shirt, fake chest hair, pink scarf, and white fedora, often did standup comedy for the local Lions Club (F & P Society) and other events. He also played tennis, racquetball, pickleball, and was a “not-so-good” golfer.
"As a lover of technology, electronics, and gadgets, the family asks that you keep Carolyn in your thoughts and prayers, as she will now struggle to complete simple tasks such as turning on the lights in their home.
"A celebration of David’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Fanning Funeral Home in Welch at 12:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Reverend and dear friend, Bill (Rev) Spencer, will officiate.
"In the words of David, “keep smiling, laughing, and playing after I’m gone. We will reunite again…until then IYM.”
"In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to Wake Forest University of Medicine, Section of Hematology Oncology, Attn: Debbie Olson, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157 (Subject for Donation: Myeloma Research Fund)
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch, West Virginia is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Franklin Co, VA; Marriage License #73 005582; Ancestry.com Website.
Thomas Calvin Cundiff, Jr; age 22; born 10 Feb 1951 in VA; single; this is his 1st mariage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Rt 1, Penhook, VA; son of Thomas Calvin and Dorothy Catherine (Ramsey)
Cundiff; married on 16 Feb 1973 in the Redwood United Methodist Church, Redwood, VA; Kathy
Rae Ford; age 18; born 21 May 1954 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at Rt 1, Glade Hill, VA; daughter of Okey Ray and Janet Lorraine (Perdue) Ford.
1. Franklin Co, VA; Marriage License #73 005582; Ancestry.com Website.
Thomas Calvin Cundiff, Jr; age 22; born 10 Feb 1951 in VA; single; this is his 1st mariage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Rt 1, Penhook, VA; son of Thomas Calvin and Dorothy Catherine (Ramsey)
Cundiff; married on 16 Feb 1973 in the Redwood United Methodist Church, Redwood, VA; Kathy
Rae Ford; age 18; born 21 May 1954 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at Rt 1, Glade Hill, VA; daughter of Okey Ray and Janet Lorraine (Perdue) Ford.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 375; WV Archives Web Site.
Everett Green; age 25; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Hemphill, WV; married on 30 Sep 1963 in
Hemphill, WV; Marion Louise Payne; age 18; born and living in Hemphill, WVl single; with consent
of Claude and Clara Payne, parents of Marion Louise Payne.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Evert Green
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Mar 1938
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: Apr 1977
Father: Lee Green
Mother: Lucy Combs
SSN: 236606041
Notes: Apr 1956: Name listed as EVERT GREEN"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 375; WV Archives Web Site.
Everett Green; age 25; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Hemphill, WV; married on 30 Sep 1963 in
Hemphill, WV; Marion Louise Payne; age 18; born and living in Hemphill, WVl single; with consent
of Claude and Clara Payne, parents of Marion Louise Payne.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7647; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Younger; age 48 yrs, 6 mons, 0 days; boen 11 Oct 1911 in Upland, WV; Colored; miner;
SS#235-09-9802; living at Kyle, WV; son of Jessie and Mary Agnes (Ferguson) Younger; died 11 Jun
1953 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to spontaneous pneumothorax with hemorrhage into pleural
space from torn adhesion; with acute prostatis; buried 14 Jun 1953 in Oak Grove Cemetery.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by kenneth bowen; 28 Nov 2011.
"Edward Younger
BIRTH 11 Oct 1904
Upland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
DEATH 11 Jun 1953 (aged 48)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
BURIAL
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 81145083"Additional Information Posted:
"He was a resident of Kyle, Wv. and the son of Jessie Younger ane Mary Agnes Wright Ferguson. He married Ella Worthy (born Henry, Co. Va."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 333; WV Archives Web Site.
Moody Camden Cook; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son of R.B. and Leora
Cook; married on 13 Jul 1934 in Mullens, WV; Ruby Mullins; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living
in Mullens, WV; daughter of Howard and Martha Mullins.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 333; WV Archives Web Site.
Moody Camden Cook; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son of R.B. and Leora
Cook; married on 13 Jul 1934 in Mullens, WV; Ruby Mullins; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living
in Mullens, WV; daughter of Howard and Martha Mullins.