1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 1; WV Archives Website.
Roy Lee Coleman; age 23; born in Anawalt, WV; single; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 24 May
1947 at Wilcoe, WV; Helen Modena Newton; age 18; born in Urbana, IL; single; living at Wilcoe, WV;
with consent of Rev. A. Newton, father of Helen Modena Newton.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 1; WV Archives Website.
Roy Lee Coleman; age 23; born in Anawalt, WV; single; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 24 May
1947 at Wilcoe, WV; Helen Modena Newton; age 18; born in Urbana, IL; single; living at Wilcoe, WV;
with consent of Rev. A. Newton, father of Helen Modena Newton.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 423; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Hoosier; age 23; born in Lorado, WV; single;g in Guyan, WV; son of Henry and Alda Hoosier;
married on 31 Dec 1956 at Davin, WV; Phyllis Parton; age 18; born in Kessler, WV; single; living at
Guyan, WV; daughter of Joe and Virgie Parton.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 423; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Hoosier; age 23; born in Lorado, WV; single;g in Guyan, WV; son of Henry and Alda Hoosier;
married on 31 Dec 1956 at Davin, WV; Phyllis Parton; age 18; born in Kessler, WV; single; living at
Guyan, WV; daughter of Joe and Virgie Parton.
1, "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit; 6 Mar 2023 On-Line Edition.
"Kenneth Adam McGraw, 38, of McGraws, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in a Beckley hospital."Born March 18, 1984 at Beckley, he was the beloved son of Kenneth J. and Yvonne S. (Hoosier) McGraw.
"At a very young age, Adam developed a love for words and books. He maintained this passion for literature throughout his life.
"Adam graduated from Wyoming East High School then attended West Virginia University and received his B.A. in English (Magna Cum Laude) in 2006. He continued his education at Georgia State College and received his M.F.A in creative writing, poetry concentration in 2009. Adam was an accomplished poet and had several poems published in various journals. He was very proud of his book, titled: Hollow Rats, that he was working on for publication.
"Adam was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Susie McGraw and his maternal grandfather, Thomas Hoosier.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his parents, Kenneth and Yvonne McGraw of McGraws; two brothers, Matthew “Kyle” and Nathan “Chad” McGraw of McGraws; maternal grandmother, Phyllis I. Hoosier of Glen Fork; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. We can’t forget our family dog, Mattock, whom Adam thought was so special.
"Adam will be desperately missed by all those he left behind. Our hearts are so broken by this unexpected loss. He loved his family and friends unconditionally. He was one of a kind with a devoted heart and to be loved by him was to be truly blessed.
"A celebration of his life will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 25, 2023 at his parent’s home, 1021 McGraws Hollow Road, McGraws, WV 25875.
"Cremains will be interred at the family cemetery at a later date.
"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com
"The family of Kenneth McGraw is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Paul Turman McGraw
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 22
Birth Date: abt 1927
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Jun 1949
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: James Herford McGraw
Mother: Mary Wills
Spouse: Susan Claiborne
Certificate Number: 1949015802"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007' Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Paul Turman McGraw [Paul T McGraw]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 23 Aug 1926
Birth Place Tipple Wyomi, West Virginia
Death Date 25 Jan 2004
Father
James H McGraw
Mother
Mary Wills
SSN 232382119
Notes May 1945: Name listed as PAUL TURMAN MCGRAW;
31 Jan 2004: Name listed as PAUL T MCGRAW
Susan Florence "Susie" Clayborne
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Susan Claiborne
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1928
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Jun 1949
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: John William Claiborne
Mother: Donna McGraw
Spouse: Paul Turman McGraw
Certificate Number: 1949015802"
2. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Susie Florence Mcgraw
[Susie Florence Claiborne]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 57
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1930
Death Date: 21 Sep 1987
Death Place: Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 2 Oct 1987
Father: John W Claiborne
Mother: Donna Mcgraw
Spouse: Paul T Mcgraw
Certificate Number: 1987033494
Military Status: none"
1. Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Carolyn Sue Sinecoff Beck [Carolyn Sue Sinecoff Sinecoff]
Gender Female
Death Age 52
Birth Date 14 Jun 1961
Birth Place Wyoming County, W. VA.
Residence Place Stuart
Death Date 10 Aug 2013
Death Place Stuart
Burial Date 15 Aug 2013
Obituary Date 16 Aug 2013
Father Rudolph Sinecoff
Mother Joann Furrow Sinecoff
Spouse James Johnson
Child
Ricky Lee Beck
J.W. Beck
Siblings
Sharon Lester
Angela Sinecoff
Janet Sinecoff
Joseph Sinecoff
Rockey Sinecoff
Ann Sinecoff"
2. FindAGrave,com Website; submitted by John V. Burns; 12 Aug 2013.
" Carolyn Sue Sinecoff Beck
Birth 14 Jun 1961
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Aug 2013 (aged 52)
Stuart, Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Burial State Line Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Collinstown, Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 115333166"Additional Information Posted:
"Mrs. Carolyn Sue Sinecoff Beck, age 52 of Stuart passed away Saturday at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart. She was born on June 14, 1961 in Wyoming County, WV. She was a member of Firehouse Ministries in Mt. Airy, NC; she was sweet, giving, helpful, and devoted to her children. She loved clothes, shopping, and spending time with her kids making them happy. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joann Furrow Sinecoff."Surviving are two sons, Ricky Lee Beck, who's in Active Service in CA, J.W. Beck of Virginia; two grandchildren, Lori Beck, Ricky Lee Beck, Jr.; her husband, James Johnson of Stuart; her father, Rudolph Sinecoff of Raven Cliff, WV; two sisters, Sharon Lester of Appomatox, Angela Sinecoff of High Point, NC; two brothers and sisters in law, Rockey and Janet Sinecoff of Raven Cliff, WV, Joseph and Ann Sinecoff of McGraws, WV; four nephews; one niece, April Hodge; two special grand nieces, Lexi and Jess Hodge; and one special grand nephew, Riley Hodge.
"A graveside service will be held Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Stateline Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Larry Johnson officiating. Memorials may be made to the Carolyn S. Beck Memorial Fund, P O Box 307, Stuart, VA 24171. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com."