1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 110; WV Archives Web Site.
Larry Gene Osborne; age 19; born 7 Aug 1947 at Lorado, WV; single; living at Lorado, WV; son of
Alda and Dicie (Peters) Osborne; married on 20 Feb 1967 at Cyclone, WV; Juanita Osborne; age 18;
born 30 Jul 1948 in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Delbert H. and Aflie
(Green) Osborne.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 110; WV Archives Web Site.
Larry Gene Osborne; age 19; born 7 Aug 1947 at Lorado, WV; single; living at Lorado, WV; son of
Alda and Dicie (Peters) Osborne; married on 20 Feb 1967 at Cyclone, WV; Juanita Osborne; age 18;
born 30 Jul 1948 in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Delbert H. and Aflie
(Green) Osborne.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Juanita Osborne, 64, of Cyclone, WV, passed away on Saturday May 28, 2016 in Cabell Huntington
Hospital, Huntington, WV. She was born July 30, 1951 in Logan County, WV, a daughter of the late Delbert
and Alfie Greene Osborne. She was a homemaker and loving mother and grandmother. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by two sisters Pauline Osborne and Darlene Bradley. Left to cherish her
memory are her children Tammy (Johnny) Elkins of Lorado, Ruby Hatfield of Madison, Larry Lee Osborne
of Lorado and Joe (Jean) Osborne of Cyclone; a sister Fannie Mae Bradley of Madison; three brothers
Tommy Lee (Judy) Osborne, Joe Osborne and Howard (Connie) Osborne all of Cyclone; six grandchildren
Mark, Tiffany and Carla Elkins, Amanda Tanner, Richard Paynter and Tiffany Gibson; seven great
grandchildren Sophia Elkins, Jordan and Jayden Tanner, Isabella Paynter, Troy, Arista and Angel Gibson;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday June
1, 2016 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Roger Halstead officiating. She
will be laid to rest in Osborne Cemetery, Brushy Fork, WV. ..."
1. Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edward George Ripplinger
Gender: Male
Marriage Age: 62
Birth Date: 7 Sep 1899
Birth Place: Massillon, Ohio
Marriage Date: 26 Aug 1961
Marriage Place: Summit, Ohio, USA
Father: Peter Ripplinger
Mother: Lena
Spouse: Hazel Black "
1. 1930 Census, Boone Co, WV; Crook District; Precinct #4; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 22B; Image 28
of 45; Family #247/251.
Listed as Hazel Pettit; age 15; born in KY; married at 15; in household of husband, Asa Petit.
2. Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Hazel Pettit
Marriage Age 42 [42]
Birth Date 6 May 1914
Marriage Date 10 Nov 1956
Marriage Place Steuben, Indiana, USA
Spouse Lester Black"
3. Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hazel Black
[Hazel Lawhorn]
Gender: Female
Marriage Age: 44
Birth Date: 6 May 1917
Birth Place: Gatliff, Kentucky
Marriage Date: 26 Aug 1961
Marriage Place: Summit, Ohio, USA
Father: Frank Lawhorn
Mother: Eliza B Black
Spouse: Edward George Ripplinger "
Additional Information Given: She was previously married 4 times; last time to Lester C. Black; divorced
25 Nov 1960.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hazel Lawhorn Pettit
[Hazel Odell]
[Hazel Black]
[Hazel Ripplinger]
[Hazel Lawhorn Lawhorn]
SSN: 292208374
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 May 1914
Birth Place: Gatliff Whit, Kentucky
[Gatliff, Kentucky]
Death Date: 16 Aug 1990
Father: Frank Lawhorn
Mother: Eliza B Black
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Sep 1942: Name listed as HAZEL LAWHORN PETTIT; Feb 1947: Name listed as
HAZEL ODELL;
Oct 1957: Name listed as HAZEL BLACK; Sep 1963: Name listed as HAZEL RIPPLINGER
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co, OH; submitted by SKJerome;
20 Sep 2916.
Hazel Lawhorn Ripplinger; born in 1914; died 16 Aug 1990; buried here; no grave marker photo shown; obit posted.
"Born in Harlan (sic, Gatliff, Whitley Co), Kentucky, Hazel Lawhorn Ripplinger, 76, passed away August 16, 1990 in Akron City Hospital. She had been a resident of Akron for the last 45 years and was a member of the Church of God in Kenmore."Survivers include her daughter, June Riley, son, Donald Pettit, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One sister, Gladys Guenther, of Akron also survives her.
"Burial in Hillside Memorial Park."
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 222B, Family #153.
Listed as Virgil L. Sizemore, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Calvin D. Sizemore.
2. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock Township, Black Oak Mountain, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 8B,
Family #134.
Listed as Virgil Sizemore, age 25, born in WV, in household of father, Calvin H. Sizemore.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 78; WV Archives Web Site.
Virgil Lee Sizemore; age 33; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Glen Morrison, WV; son of
Callie and Zenie Sizemore; married on 28 Mar 1937 in the Presbyterian Church, Beckley, WV;
Irene Brewer; age 24; born in Washington, KY; living in Glen Morrison, WV; daughter of John
I. and Margaret Brewer.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 78; WV Archives Web Site.
Virgil Lee Sizemore; age 33; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Glen Morrison, WV; son of
Callie and Zenie Sizemore; married on 28 Mar 1937 in the Presbyterian Church, Beckley, WV;
Irene Brewer; age 24; born in Washington, KY; living in Glen Morrison, WV; daughter of John
I. and Margaret Brewer.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ronald “Duke” Roger Hardy Jr., 50, of War, WV passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Welch Community Hospital."Born July 9, 1969 in Richlands, VA, he was the son of Ronald Roger Hardy of Canebrake and the late Dorothy Jean Hilton Hardy. He attended Big Creek High School. He loved to fish and watch car races.
"In addition to his father he is survived by one son, Bradley Hardy of War; two sisters, Theresa Hardy and Bea Shelton and husband Mark all of War; and his fiancée, Christina Stepp of War; one nephew, Zachary Shelton and wife Brittany of Bluefield, VA; and one niece, Danielle Hicks and husband Donny of Endwell, WV.
"In keeping with his wishes the body has been cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Hardy family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at douglasmortuary.com."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1919); Page 9; Line #1; WV Archives Website.
Irvin M. Lowman; age 21; born in VA; single; living in Pulaski, VA; married on 10 Sep 1919 in Bluefield,
WV; Ada C. Daniel; age 21; born in WV; single; living in Welch, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'63 000622; WV Archives Website.
Irvin Miller Lowman; age 65; born 4 Mar 1897 in Pulaski, VA; married; SS# 233-18-1897; retired
electrician; served in US Armed Forces; living at Welch, WV; son of John and Josephine (Mann)
Lowman; died 16 Jan 1963 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to obstructive pulmonary emphysema
with chronic asthmatic bronchitis; buried 19 Jan 1963 in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, VA.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1919); Page 9; Line #1; WV Archives Website.
Irvin M. Lowman; age 21; born in VA; single; living in Pulaski, VA; married on 10 Sep 1919 in Bluefield,
WV; Ada C. Daniel; age 21; born in WV; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 110; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Riggs; age 20; born in Sciotoville, OH; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; married on
24 Jan 1948 at Twin Branch, WV; Milliw M. Hammons; age 17; born in Wise Co, VA; single;
living at Twin Branch, WV; with consent of Walter Riggs, father of Edward Riggs, and Margaret
Hammons; mother of Millie M. Hammons.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 110; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Riggs; age 20; born in Sciotoville, OH; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; married on
24 Jan 1948 at Twin Branch, WV; Milliw M. Hammons; age 17; born in Wise Co, VA; single;
living at Twin Branch, WV; with consent of Walter Riggs, father of Edward Riggs, and Margaret
Hammons; mother of Millie M. Hammons.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 28 Apr 1910, Page 254A, Family #77.
Listed as Kenner Damron, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Mastin Damron.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931) Page 319; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenis Damron; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Gary, WV; son of
Mastin and Dicy; married on 23 Jul 1911 at Welch, WV; Pricie Bailey; age 19; born in McDowell
Co, WV; daughter of Tom and Pink.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WWII Draft Registration Card #U-747; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kennis Damron; age 51; born 22 Jun 1891 in Hanover, WV; living at Litwar, WV; employed by
E.L. Dewey Lumber Co, Longpole, WV; person who will always know address, Pricie Damron,
Litwar, WV; 5'5" tall; 135 lbs; gray eyes; brown hair and sallow complexion.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #34.
Listed as Prisy Bailey, age 9, in household of father, Thomas Bailey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931) Page 319; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenis Damron; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Gary, WV; son of
Mastin and Dicy; married on 23 Jul 1911 at Welch, WV; Pricie Bailey; age 19; born in McDowell
Co, WV; daughter of Tom and Pink.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #6969; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Billy Ray Allen; age 23; born in Newhall, WV; single; employed by Virginia Power Plant; living at
Rich Creek, VA; son of George Harry and Florence Alvena (Poplin) Allen; married on 31 Mar 1957
at Rich Creek, VA; Lilly Mae Bradley; age 27; born and living in Rich Creek, VA; single; daughter of
Lewis Clarence and Mattie Blanche (Candler) Bradley.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Billy Ray Allen
[Bill R Allen]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Dec 1933
Birth Place: Newhall Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 7 Feb 2007
Father: George H Allen
Mother: Florence A Poplin
SSN: 229367059
Death Certificate Number: 33588546
Notes: Aug 1948: Name listed as BILLY RAY ALLEN; 28 Mar 2007: Name listed as BILL R ALLEN"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bill Allen
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 17 Dec 1933
Death Date: 7 Feb 2007
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 15 Jun 1953
Release Date 1: 5 Jun 1956"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
"Billy Ray Allen
BIRTH 17 Dec 1933
Newhall, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
DEATH 7 Feb 2007 (aged 73)
Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USA
BURIAL
Sunrise Memorial Gardens
Rich Creek, Giles County, Virginia"
Additional Information: SP3 US ARMY KOREA
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
"Mae Bradley Allen
BIRTH 2 Jan 1930
DEATH 14 Apr 2013 (aged 83)
BURIAL
Sunrise Memorial Gardens
Rich Creek, Giles County, Virginia"
Obit Posted
"RICH CREEK, VA – Mae Bradley Allen age 83 of Rich Creek, VA passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at her home."Born January 2, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mattie Candler Bradley.
"Mae was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rich Creek and was a homemaker.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Billy Ray Allen, two brothers, George and Lewis Bradley and two sisters, Viola Crotty and Retha Wikle.
"Survivors include one son, Steven Ray Allen and wife Cindy of Dublin, VA, and two grandchildren, Brandon Allen of Seattle, WA and Shana Allen Buzzard and husband Luke of Radford, VA, several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM, Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, WV with Pastor Doug Hyndrich and Rev. Aubrey Whitlow officiating.
"Burial will follow in the Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek, VA. Friends may call from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the funeral home.
"Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the Allen family at www.broyels-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, WV. "