1. "Beckley Post Herald"; Beckley, WV; Tuesday, 19 Oct 1971; Page 11; Newspapers.com Website.
"Nine Couples Get Wedding Permits
"Pineville (RNS) ---The folowing marriage licenses were issued by the Wyoming County clerk during
the past week..."
"...Gary Lee Hatfield, 20, of Coal Mountain, son of Arnold Hatfield and Geneva West, and Glenda Gay
Cline, 21, Simon, daughter of Verner Cline and Dicie Kenneda..."
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gary T Hatfield
Birth Date: 3 Feb 1951
Address: PO Box 41, Coal Mountain, WV, 24823-0041 (1988)"
1. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Billy Joe Sykes
Birth Date: 1 Oct 1925
Birth Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA"
2. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Billy J Sykes
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 45
Birth Date: abt 1926
Death Date: 31 Aug 1971
Death Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Daisey; 2 Mar 2016.
" Billy Joe Sykes
Birth 1 Oct 1925
USA
Death 31 Aug 1971 (aged 45)
USA
Burial
Mountain Valley Memorial Park
Big Rock, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA "
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sarah Kathleen Farmer
[Sarah Kathleen Sykes]
[Sarah Sykes]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Jan 1924
Birth Place: Warriormine, West Virginia
[War McDowell, West Virginia]
Death Date: 29 Aug 2005
Father: Mosby T Farmer
Mother: Minnie K Clay
SSN: 230289939
Signature on SSN Card: Kathleen Farmer
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Oct 1943: Name listed as SARAH KATHLEEN FARMER;
Dec 1966: Name listed as SARAH KATHLEEN SYKES;
01 Sep 2005: Name listed as SARAH K SYKES"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Daisey; 2 Mar 2016.
" Sarah Kathleen Farmer Sykes
Birth 18 Jan 1924
USA
Death 29 Aug 2005 (aged 81)
USA
Burial
Mountain Valley Memorial Park
Big Rock, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA "
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Monday Evening; 9 Mar 2020; Newspaper Article.
" In Memory Of
Danny Ray
Kennedy Sr.
"Timе We Had
You make us happy when we’re sad.
We think of you when times are bad.
You were there when we needed a
hand.
Wouldn’t turn loose until you knew
we could stand.
I miss the gentle sound of your
voice.
And how you guided me to make the
right choice.
You make us happy when we’re sad.
We think of you when times are bad.
I stare at pictures to see your smile.
I miss our talks its been a while.
I remember you letting me chew
your Redman,
While you ate beans from the can.
You make us happy when we’re sad.
We think of you when times are bad.
I miss hearing you pick a tune.
l wish you didn’t have to go so soon.
I miss all the good times we had.
I miss my Popaw, I miss my Grand
Dad.
Written by grandson,
Jeremy Ray Addair
Danny, now you have our daughter,
Dannet, with you, missing and loving
you always.
Happy Birthday #75 years.
Your wife, Irene
Children Debbie, Tommy, Edward
Yvonne, Kenneth, Danny Jr. "
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by In Rememberance; 26 Feb 2019.
" Danny Ray Kennedy Sr.
Birth 8 Feb 1945
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Apr 2014 (aged 69)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Riffe Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 197141652"Additional Information Posted:
"Danny Ray Kennedy SR, age 69, of Caretta WV, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Welch Community Hospital. Born Febuary 28, 1945, in Jolo WV, he was the son of the late Bertha Jane Kennedy and Edward Burbage Kennedy. In addition to his parents, he was Preceded in death by four brothers; Huburt Kennedy, Earl Kennedy, Richard Kennedy, Roger Kennedy. Two sisters; Fanny Kennedy, and Opal Kennedy-Cook. One granddaughter; Felicia Nicole Perkins and one step-grandson; Marcus Marshall. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years; Sandra "Irene" Kennedy of Caretta, WV. Three daughters; Debbie Kennedy-Hicks and husband Jimmy Hicks of Caretta WV, Dannet Kennedy-Perkins and husband Carlo Perkins of Berwind WV, Yvonne Kennedy-Rutherford and husband Dave Rutherford of Warriormines, WV. Four sons; Tommy Kennedy and fiancé
Sherri Pope of North Carolina, Edward Kennedy and companion Lisa Wingo of Caretta WV, Kenneth Kennedy of Caretta WV, Danny Kennedy Jr. and companion Heather Adams of Virginia. Eleven grandchildren; Natasha Addair-Crigger and husband Roy Crigger of Virginia, Josiah Addair of Caretta WV, Jeremy Addair of North Carolina, Bethanna Perkins of Berwind WV, Michelle Perkins and companion Josh Owens of Yukon WV, Heather Kennedy-Hill and husband Eric Hill of North Carolina, Cherylene Kennedy-Hill and husband Bobby Hill of North Carolina, Aaron Rutherford of War WV, Hannah Rutherford of War WV, and a special granddaughter Haley Kennedy of the home. He was also survived by 14 great grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Also survived by a special nephew Randy Kennedy; who was like a son.three brothers, Charley Kennedy of Bartley, Frank Kennedy and wife Edith of North Carolina, and Billy Joe Kennedy and wife Bonnie of Jolo WV. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 14, 2014 at 1 P.M. from the Jesus Church in Bartley with Roger Woods, Randy Campbell, and Dean Kennedy, officiating. Burial will follow at Riffe Family Cemetery on Atwell Mtn. Friends may call Monday, April 14, 2014 at the Jesus Church at Bartley, from 12 Noon to 1 P.M. Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons. Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Kennedy family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Danny Ray Kennedy Jr [Danny R Kennedy Jr]
Birth Date Jul 1976
Residence Date 2009-2019
Address Po Box 411
Residence Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24844
Second Address Po Box 1025
Second Residence Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24844"
2. FindAGrave.com Website, submitted by Emi Hatcher; 3 Sep 2022.
"Danny Ray Kennedy Jr.
Birth 15 Jul 1976
Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 2 Dec 1995 (aged 19)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 243205585"Additional Information Posted;
"Danny Ray Kennedy Jr., 19, of Iaeger, died Saturday, December 2, 1995, at a Welch hospital.
Born in Richlands, Va., he was the son of Danny Ray and Geraldine Hicks Kennedy. He was a graduate of Iaeger High School in June 1995. He was a member of the Iaeger Volunteer Fire Department. He was affiliated with the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, and his maternal grandmother."Additional survivors: sister, Kristy Raynell Kennedy of the home; and maternal grandmother, Effie Hicks of Iaeger.
"The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger with Pastor Alton Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va.
"Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 82; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Saintclair; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of
James and Mary; married on 13 Nov 1914 at Squire, WV; Sarah Jane Altizer; age 21; born
in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Richard and Lila.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 82; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Saintclair; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of
James and Mary; married on 13 Nov 1914 at Squire, WV; Sarah Jane Altizer; age 21; born
in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Richard and Lila.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 158; WV Archives Web Site.
O.L. Jones; age 44; born in Surry Co, NC; single; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of S.G. and M.A,;
married on 14 Apr 1923 at War, WV; Sarah Altizer; age 30; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single;
daughter of R.C. and Lillie.
Louis Albertus "Bert" Cunningham
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lewis A. Cunningham
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Age: 33
Birth Date: 1857
Birth Place: Fayette
Marriage Date: 05 Mar 1890
Marriage Place: Giles Co., Virginia
Father: D. H. Cunningham
Mother: Francis Cunningham
Spouse: Nannie M. Honaker
FHL Film Number: 31740
Reference ID: Line 14"
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Switchback; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 254A; Image
13 of 24; Family #120/120.
Listed as Louis H. Cunningham; age 73; born in WV; widowed; in household of son, David H.
Cunningham.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Julia Young; 3 Mar 2014.
" Lewis Albertus “Bert” Cunningham
Birth 7 Aug 1856
Death 29 Aug 1942 (aged 86)
Burial Acre Field Cemetery
Laurel Bloomery, Johnson County, Tennessee, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 125835520"
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Nannie M. Honaker
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: 1871
Birth Place: Giles Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 05 Mar 1890
Marriage Place: Giles Co., Virginia
Father: Oscar F. Honaker
Mother: Mary E. Honaker
Spouse: Lewis A. Cunningham
FHL Film Number: 31740
Reference ID: Line 14"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Donald Lee; 19 Mar 2020.
" Nancy Lurena Honaker Cunningham
Birth 26 May 1872
Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA
Death 11 Jul 1928 (aged 56)
Eckman, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Monte Vista Park Cemetery
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 208145144"
1. Fairfax Co, VA; Marriage License #65 033276; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Terrence Eugen Cook; age 21; born in Grundy, VA (sic, War, WV); single; no previous marriage;
cashier; living at Box 134, Grundy, VA; son of Lindsey Fred and Mazie (Lester) Cook; married on
19 Sep 1965 in Alexandria, VA; Carolyn Jane Fletcher; age 21; born in Alexandria, VA; single; no
previous marriage; student; living at 1521 Old Mill Rd, Alexandria, VA; daughter of Allen and Stella
Virginia (Castle) Fletcher.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Divorce Decree #87-001346; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carolyn Jane Fletcher; age 40; born 3 Jun 1946 in VA; this was her 1st marrige; 2 yrs college
education; living at Rt 1, Box Pounding Mill, Tazewell Co, VA; was granted a "No Fault" divorce on
30 Jan 1987 in Tazewell Co, VA; from Terrence Eugene Cook; age 20; born 7 Jan 1946 in WV; this
was his 1st marriage; 2 yrs college education; living at Rt 1, Box 188, Raven, Tazewell Co, VA;
marriege took place on 19 Sep 1965 with seperation occuring on 23 Sep 1985; 2 children of
marriage, 1 child under 18 yrs of age.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Terry Eugene Cook
[Terrence Eugene Cook]
[Terrence Cook]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Jan 1946
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 19 Oct 2007
SSN: 219466870
Notes: Jun 1963: Name listed as TERRY EUGENE COOK;
06 Aug 1992: Name listed as TERRENCE EUGENE COOK;
25 Oct 2007: Name listed as TERRENCE E COOK"
1. Fairfax Co, VA; Marriage License #65 033276; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Terrence Eugen Cook; age 21; born in Grundy, VA (sic, War, WV); single; no previous marriage;
cashier; living at Box 134, Grundy, VA; son of Lindsey Fred and Mazie (Lester) Cook; married on
19 Sep 1965 in Alexandria, VA; Carolyn Jane Fletcher; age 21; born in Alexandria, VA; single; no
previous marriage; student; living at 1521 Old Mill Rd, Alexandria, VA; daughter of Allen and Stella
Virginia (Castle) Fletcher.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Divorce Decree #87-001346; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carolyn Jane Fletcher; age 40; born 3 Jun 1946 in VA; this was her 1st marrige; 2 yrs college
education; living at Rt 1, Box Pounding Mill, Tazewell Co, VA; was granted a "No Fault" divorce on
30 Jan 1987 in Tazewell Co, VA; from Terrence Eugene Cook; age 20; born 7 Jan 1946 in WV; this
was his 1st marriage; 2 yrs college education; living at Rt 1, Box 188, Raven, Tazewell Co, VA;
marriege took place on 19 Sep 1965 with seperation occuring on 23 Sep 1985; 2 children of
marriage, 1 child under 18 yrs of age.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Alvie Keen
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1906
Marriage Date: 18 Jul 1929
Marriage Place: Virginia, USA
Marriage License Place: Buchanan
Person performing the Ceremony: J J Childress
Parent 1: Thompson Keen
Parent 2: Vicey Keen
Spouse:
Virgie Keen
Occupation: Farmer"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Alvie Keen
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 Dec 1906
Birth Place: Marvin, Virginia
Death Date: 13 Sep 1992
Father: Thompson Keen
Mother: Vicy Vandyke
SSN: 224184586
Notes: 02 Jun 1983: Name listed as ALVIE KEEN"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 18 Jun 2007; maintained by Debbie
Richardson McGlothlin.
" Alvie Keen
Birth 1905
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 1992 (aged 86–87)
Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum
Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 19953658"Additional Information Posted:
"Alvie Keen"Alvie Keen, 86, of Claypool Hill, was dead on arrival Sunday at a Richlands, Va., hospital.
Born in Buchanan County, he was a son of the late Thompson and Vickey Vandyke Keen. He was a retired coal miner, formerly employed by Universal Coal Company, and was the last surviving member of his generation of his immediate family."Survivors: wife, Mrs. Virgie Keen; son, James C. Keen of Keen Mountain, Va.; daughters, Mrs. Ellen Simmons of Richmond, Va., and Mrs. Georgie Lester of Virginia Beach, Va.; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephew.
"The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Singleton Funeral Chapel in Cedar Blluff, Va., with the Rev. Randy Webb officiating. Burial will be at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Virgie Keen
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1911
Marriage Date: 18 Jul 1929
Marriage Place: Virginia, USA
Marriage License Place: Buchanan
Person performing the Ceremony: J J Childress
Parent 1: G C Keen
Parent 2: Hannah Keen
Spouse: Alvie Keen"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Virgie Julia Keen [Virgie Julie Keen] [Virgie Keen]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 Oct 1911
Birth Place: Buchanan Co, West Virginia [Keen Mountain, Virginia]
Death Date: 19 Apr 1999
Father: Grover C Keen
Mother: Hannah L Honaker
SSN: 225967356
Notes: 10 Sep 1973: Name listed as VIRGIE JULIA KEEN;
26 Apr 1977: Name listed as VIRGIE JULIE KEEN;
27 Apr 1999: Name listed as VIRGIE J KEEN"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 18 Jun 2007; maintained by Debbie
Richardson McGlothlin.
" Virgie J. Keen
Birth 1911
Death 19 Apr 1999 (aged 87–88)
Burial Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum
Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 19953663"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 291; WV Archives Web Site.
Tivis Lester; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of Jack and
Nancy; married on 26 Mar 1929 at Warriormine, WV; Ellen Crigger; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Joe and Clementine; information provided by Clementine Crigger, mother.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 291; WV Archives Web Site.
Tivis Lester; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of Jack and
Nancy; married on 26 Mar 1929 at Warriormine, WV; Ellen Crigger; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Joe and Clementine; information provided by Clementine Crigger, mother.
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gilmer W Garrett
Birth Date: 17 May 1942
Address: PO Box 237
Residence Place: Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24874-0237"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gilmer Walter Garrett [Garrett W Gilmer] [Gil W Garrett] [W Garrett Gilmer]
Birth Date: May 1942
Residence Date: 2008-2020
Address: 9530 Highway 5
Residence: Keatchie, Louisiana, USA
Postal Code: 71046
Second Residence Date: 2001-2006
Second Address: 5093 Nash Dr
Second Residence: The Colony, Texas, USA
Second Postal Code: 75056
Third Residence Date: 1999-2004
Third Address: 7000 Branson Mill Rd
Third Residence: Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code: 27313
Fourth Residence Date: 2004
Fourth Address: 4189 Fm 1819
Fourth Residence: Pollok, Texas, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 75969"
3."Beckley Post-Herald"; Beckley, WV; Monday; 24 Jun 1963; Page 7; Newspapers.com Website.
"Pineville Briefs
PINVILLE (RNS)---
"...A-2C and Mrs. Gilmer Garrett and son, Marvin Ray, of Shreveport, La., has spent the past three weeks with is parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Garret of Pineville. He will reprot to Shreveport and be sent to Goose Bay, Labodore for a year."
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Linda Lou Garrett
Birth Date: Oct 1944
Residence Date: 2008-2020
Address: 9530 Highway 5
Residence: Keatchie, Louisiana, USA
Postal Code: 71046
Second Residence Date: 1999-2006
Second Address: 5093 Nash Dr
Second Residence: The Colony, Texas, USA
Second Postal Code: 75056
Third Residence Date: 1999-2004
Third Address: 7000 Branson Mill Rd
Third Residence: Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code: 27313
Fourth Residence Date: 1997-1999
Fourth Address: 5633 Old Thomasville Rd Apt R
Fourth Residence: High Point, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 27263"