1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 033466; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arthur Darrell Walker; age 21; born 27 oct 1950 in WV; single; 6th grade education; this is his first
marriage; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Arthur and Joann (Stumbo) Walker; married on 12 Aug 1972
in Buchanan Co, VA; Cloie Bell Vanover; age 18; born 1 Nov 1953 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd
marriage, 7th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Hugh and Jettie Mae (Taylor)
Vanover.
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Arthur D. Walker
Last Residence:
24844 Iaeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia
BORN: 27 Oct 1950
Died: 26 May 2009
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1967)"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 033466; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arthur Darrell Walker; age 21; born 27 oct 1950 in WV; single; 6th grade education; this is his first
marriage; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Arthur and Joann (Stumbo) Walker; married on 12 Aug 1972
in Buchanan Co, VA; Cloie Bell Vanover; age 18; born 1 Nov 1953 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd
marriage, 7th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Hugh and Jettie Mae (Taylor)
Vanover.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dallas Wade Walker, 65, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at his residence."Dallas was born December 2, 1952, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Arthur “Beno” and Joan Stumbo Walker. He enjoyed his friends and family and spending time with his two remaining brothers, James and Bartemus Walker.
"In addition to his parents Dallas was preceded in death by four brothers, Sampy “Jugar” Newcomb, Walter “Biddy Man” Newcomb, Arthur “Peck” Walker and Harold “Dumplin” Walker.
"Survivors include his life partner of 38 years, Ruth Justice of the home; two brothers, James Walker and Brenda Rash and Bartemus Walker both of Long Pole; two sisters, Alfreda Riffe of Ikes Fork and Creta Lou Estep and husband Joe of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews; close friends Duce and Barbara Steele, Bonnie Roberts, Wayne McGlothlin and Sandra Lunsford; special and close personal friends, Cheryl Craft , Dewayne Newberry and Donna May.
" In honoring the wishes of the deceased his body has been cremated.
"A memorial service for Dallas will be held Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 1 o’clock with Elder Edward L. Cline officiating at the Long Pole Morning Star Regular Baptist Church. ...."
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 66B; Image 10 of 49;
Family #80/81.
Listed as Alice Deskins; age 11 mons; born in VA; in household of mother, Barbara A. Deskins, with
father, Daniel M. Deskins.
1. FinAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 10 May 2010.
" Tony J. Iafolla, Jr
Birth 7 Mar 1923
Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Mar 1986 (aged 62)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia"
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 66B; Image 10 of 49;
Family #80/81.
Listed as Kathleen N. Deskins; age 5; born in VA; in household of mother, Barbara A. Deskins, with
father, Daniel M. Deskins.
2. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kathleen Iafolla, 94, of Roderfield passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at her home.
"Born April 21, 1924 in Cedar Bluff, VA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Barbara Deskins. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Welch.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Tony “Buster” Iafolla.
"Left to cherish her memory are her son, Anthony Iafolla and his wife Denise of Welch; grandson, Blake of Welch; granddaughter, Addison of Iaeger; step granddaughter Shianne and step great grandchildren, Jaxn and Ian of Rock, WV; a sister, Alice Sparks of Conover, NC; a brother, Frank Deskins of Cedar Bluff; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, October 2, at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Father Sebastian Devasya officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery...."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by jay altizer; 18 Dec 2011.
" George A. McGuire
Birth 25 Apr 1864
Death 10 Feb 1954 (aged 89)
Burial
Wingo Family Cemetery
Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 82115579"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by jay altizer; 18 Dec 2011.
" Rose Laura “Rosie” McGuire
Birth 1 Jan 1876
Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 9 May 1955 (aged 79)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Wingo Family Cemetery
Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 82115580"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 115; WV Archives Web Site.
Daniel Deskins; age 36; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; farmer; living at Lex, WV; son of Jim
and ______; married on 1 Aug 1923 at Lex, WV; Barbara McGuire; age 29; born in Tazewell Co,
VA; divorced; daughter of George and Rose.
2. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 66B; Image 10 of 49;
Family #80/81.
Listed as Barbara A. Deskins; age 34; widow; born in VA; married at 19; no occupation; head of
household.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by jay altizer; 18 Dec 2011; maintained bt Sue Lapp.
" Barbara Alice McGuire Deskins
Birth 25 Apr 1894
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 21 Jul 1936 (aged 42)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Wingo Family Cemetery
Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 82128962".
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 66B; Image 10 of 49;
Family #80/81.
Listed as Ralph W, Deskins; age 16; born in WV; in household of mother, Barbara A. Deskins.
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 66B; Image 10 of 49;
Family #80/81.
Listed as Raymond F. Deskins; age 13; born in VA; in household of mother, Barbara A. Deskins.
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 66B; Image 10 of 49;
Family #80/81.
Listed as Robert E. Deskins; age 10; born in VA; in household of mother, Barbara A. Deskins.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1900); Page 146; Line #22; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Workman; age 27; born and living in Boone Co, WV; single; farmer; son of Clayton and Annie
(Pruett) Workman; married on 12 Dec 1900 in Logan Co, WV; Addie Perry; age 18; born and living in
Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of R.t. and Arminta (Cook) Perry.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 234; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry C. Workman; age 66; born in Boone Co, WV; widowed; living at Oceana, WV; son of Clayton
and Ann Workman; married on 15 Oct 1937 in Oceana, WV; Ophia Smith; age 41; born and living in
Oceana, WV; widow; daughter of Jackson and Nanie (Stewart) Walker.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 266A, Family #39.
Listed as Opha W. Walker, age 4, born in WV in Dec 1895, in household of father, Jackson Walker.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District, taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 269B, Family #163.
Listed as Ophie Walker, age 14; born in WV, in household of father, Andrew J. Walker.
3. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry, Vol #__(1919); Page 324; Line #5; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry H. Smith; age 32; born in TN; miner; living in Lorado, WV; son of Walter and Marie (Stewart)
Smith; married on 20 Oct 1919 in Logan, WV; Ophia W. Walker; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living in Lorado, WV; daughter of J.B. and Eliza (Smith) Walker. (sic? is this an error on her parents?)
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, Page 195B, Family #167.
Listed as Ophia Walker, age 34, born in WV, divorced, in household of father, Andrew J. Walker.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 234; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry C. Workman; age 66; born in Boone Co, WV; widowed; living at Oceana, WV; son of Clayton
and Ann Workman; married on 15 Oct 1937 in Oceana, WV; Ophia Smith; age 41; born and living in
Oceana, WV; widow; daughter of Jackson and Nanie (Stewart) Walker.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Opha W. Walker; born in 1895; died in 19??; buried in William Walker
Cemetery, Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 28 Feb 2014.
" Ophia Wanda Walker
Birth 2 Dec 1895
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Feb 1948 (aged 52)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
William Walker Cemetery
Oceana, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA "
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #75-048314; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kennie Roger Acord; age 32; born 4 Dec 1942 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 602, Oceana, WV; son of Henderson Pierce and Delilah Gay (Acord) Acord;
married on 24 Nov 1975 at Rich Creek, VA; Barbara Ann Koopmann; maiden name, Barton; age 31;
born 25 May 1944 in OH; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Box 582,
Oceana, WV; daughter of Edward Allen and Mary Frances (Armourcross) Barton.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kennie Roger Acord, 77, of Matheny, WV went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic,
Cleveland, OH following a long illness. He was born December 4, 1942 in Oceana, WV a son of the late Henderson
Pierce Acord and the late Delilah Gaye Acord Reed and the late Herbert Reed. In addition to his parents he was
also preceded in death by a son Kennie "Peewee" Henderson Acord, a daughter Laura Fogliasso, brothers Pierce
Acord, Aubrey Acord and Franklin Acord, Sr. Kennie was a member of Delilah Methodist Church. Kennie was a
retired welder and a member of the UMWA at Kopperston #1 Shop. He loved hunting and fishing. His family was
what he lived for. He had a passion for spending time at his cabin with his family. Kennie was always joking and
making everyone laugh. He never met a stranger. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 22 years,
Sue Sizemore Acord; daughters Melinda Kay Acord, Shandrea (David Dodson) Sizemore and Denise Koopman;
sons Aaron (Regina) Sizemore and Vincent Koopman; grandchildren Samantha, Brittany, Tyler, Nicholas,
Kennadee, Kerrigan, Leelan, Emma, Luke and Brian; seven great grandchildren; brothers Herbert Steven (Shirley)
Reed and Coy B. (Lottie) Acord; sisters Nancy Jean Frazier, Clarice K. Bailey, Linda G (Dewey) Lilly, Eileen R.
Stewart and Earlia D. (Jack) Reed-Derringer; two very special sisters-in-law Glenna Acord and Peggy Acord; two
brothers-in-law Darren Moore and Orvie Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and
friends. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday July 20, 2020 in the Chapel of Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Butch Acord officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12:00 until service time at the funeral home on Monday.
Pallbearers will be Family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Pattie Greene; 17 Jul 2020.
" Kennie Roger Acord
Birth 4 Dec 1942
Oceana, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 12 Jul 2020 (aged 77)
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 213113439"
1. "Brownfield Ivey Meyers... Family Tree"; posted by LPBrownfield.
"Charles Henry Kitchen
1910–1978
Birth 16 MAR 1910 • Princess, Boyd County, Kentucky, USA
Death 1 MAR 1978 • Wescosville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA"
2. 1910 Census, Boyd Co, KY; Geyer Bridge; Princess Village; taken 26 Apr 1910; Page 127B; Image
16 of 32; Family #136/137.
Listed as Charles H. Kitchen; age on month; born in KY; in household of father, Charles Kitchen.
3. 1920 Census, Boyd Co, KY; Geyer Bridge; taken 23 Jan 1920; Page 99A; Image 13 of 23;
Family #127/128.
Listed as Charles Kitchen; age 8; born in KY; in household of father, Charles Kitchen.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 2 Apr 1930; Page 248A; Image
4 of 21; Family #42.
Listed as Charley Kitchen; age 19; born in KY; single; truck driver; in household of father,
Charles Kitchen.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 284; WV Archives Website.
Charles Kitchen, Jr; age 22; born in Pike (sic, Boyd) Co, KY; single; truck driver; living at Welch, WV;
son of Charles and Ora; married on 18 Mar 1932 in Welch, WV; Lena Runyon; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living in Welch, WV; daughter of Mellie and Polly.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken 24 Apr 1940;
Page 795A; Image 29 of 36; Household #183.
Listed as Charlie H. Kitchen; age 31; born in KY; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; private truck driver; in household of father, Charles Kitchen.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #602; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
Charles Henry Kitchen; age 30; born 16 Mar 1910 in Princess, KY; employed by R.S. Collins; in
Davy, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. Oral May Kitchen, General Delivery, Welch,
WV; 6' 2" tall; 165 lbs; brown eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 134; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles H. Kitchen; age 41; born in Princess, KY; divorced; living at Welch, WV; married on 13 Apr
1951 in Iaeger, WV; Bessie Mae Kitchen; age 43; born in Wilcoe, WV; divorced; living at Welch, WV.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 187B;
Family #11/13.
Listed as Bessie Collins; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Erastus S. Collins.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 22 Jan 1920; Page 142A;
Family #129/135.
Listed as Bessie Collins; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Erastus S. Collins.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 229; WV Archives Web Site.
Earnest Darby; age 24; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of G.E.
and Helen; married on 16 Feb 1924 at Big Sandy, WV; Bessie Collins; age 16; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of R.S. and Aileene.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page
59A; Image 48 of 57; Family #416/434.
Listed as Bessie McCoy; age 22; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, Benjamin
McCoy.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 134; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles H. Kitchen; age 41; born in Princess, KY; divorced; living at Welch, WV; married on 13 Apr
1951 in Iaeger, WV; Bessie Mae Kitchen; age 43; born in Wilcoe, WV; divorced; living at Welch, WV.