1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 16/17 Jan 1920; Page 198B; Image 6
of 16; Family #46/46.
Listed as Velma Mitchem; age 1 yr, 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Floyd Mitchem.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 69A; Image
9 of 47; Family #74/76.
Listed as Velma Mitchem; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Floyd Mitchem.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #1062; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
Velmer Mitchem; age 22; born 9 Mar 1918 at Capels, WV; living at Capels, WV; employed by New
River & Pocahontas Coal Co, Capels, WV; name of person who will always know address;, Mrs
Juda Mitchem, mother, Capels, WV; 5'4" tall; 132 lbs; gray eyes; blonde hair; light complexion;
"cripple in left foot and knee".
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 29;
Dwelling #137.
Listed as Velmer Mitchem; age 32; born in WV; married; tipple man for coal mine; head of
household.
5. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #38266; Ancestry.com Website.
Velmer Mitchem; age 41; born in Capels, WV; divorced; mechanic; giving at Gary, WV; son of Floyd
and Judy (Mullins) Mitchem; married on 24 Dec 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Dorothy Irene Brewster; age
21; born and living in Welch, WV; single; daughter of John and May (Meade) Brewster.
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Velmer Mitchem
Social Security Number 234-22-2120
Birth Date 9 Mar 1918
Issue year Before 1951
Issue State West Virginia
Last Residence 24701, Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Last Benefit 24701, Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Death Date 13 Feb 1998"
7. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Velmer Mitchem
Gender Male
Birth Date 9 Mar 1918
Death Date 13 Feb 1998
Claim Date 22 Feb 1966
SSN 234222120"
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by wv guy; 2 Apr 2019.
"Velmer Mitchem
Birth 9 Mar 1918
Death 13 Feb 1998 (aged 79)
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 198044820"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #38266; Ancestry.com Website.
Velmer Mitchem; age 41; born in Capels, WV; divorced; mechanic; giving at Gary, WV; son of Floyd
and Judy (Mullins) Mitchem; married on 24 Dec 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Dorothy Irene Brewster; age
21; born and living in Welch, WV; single; daughter of John and May (Meade) Brewster.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Shelburn Wilkes; 27 Apr 2008.
"Dorothy Brewster Mitchem
Birth 21 Mar 1939
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 23 Apr 2008 (aged 69)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 26449800"Additional Information Posted;
"Daughter of the late John Henry Brewster and Rosa Meade Brewster and widow of Velmer Mitchem, she was preceded in death by five brothers, James, Ernest, Robert, Johnny and Billy Brewster; and three sisters, Mary Elizabeth Brewster, Alma May Brewster and Esther Lorraine Noe. She was survived by one ister, Phyllis Ashline; one brother, Kenneth Brewster; and a stepdaughter, Gwen Mitchem. Her funeral was officiated by The Rev. David Dash."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 19 Apr 1950; Page 115 A;
Family #530/551.
Listed as Martha L. Parker; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Charles L. Parker.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 69A; Image
9 of 47; Family #74/76.
Listed as Gladys Mitchem; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Floyd Mitchem.
1. Boone Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 334; WV Archives Website.
Robert James Hansford; age 21; born 8 Jan 1930 in Whitley City, KY; living at Whitesville, WV; son
of John and Jessie Hansford; married on 1 May 1951 at Whitesville, WV; Iris Loraine Harrell; age
18; born 27 Mar 1933 at Lavale, WV; living at Whitesville, WV; daughter of Theodore and Nettie
Jarrell, both deceased.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Services; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Reverand Danny Ray Hansford 73, 0f East Gulf, peacefully passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025, in his sleep after a long battle with cancer."Born October 9, 1951, in Charleston, he was the son of the late Robert James, and Lorene Jarrell Hansford.
"Danny worked in construction and was a coalminer. He was called into the ministry. He preached and pastored for many years. The important things in his life were faith and family. Danny enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching his grandchildren play, gardening, and sitting on the porch with a hot cup of coffee and Sonoma in hand, reminiscing on his days spent in the mines. He enjoyed studying the word of God, and one of his favorite verses came from the Twenty Third Pslam. “ Yeah though I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death I will fear no evil, for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Though preparest a table before in the presence of my enemies, thou anointest my head with oil my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever”.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death Two sisters: Sherry Bell, and Teresa White. His brother, Randy Hansford. Two great grandchildren: Caydence and Chloe.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of Fifty Four years , Collette Hansford, His children: Danny “Pugg” Hansford, Timmy Hansford, and Jerry Hansford. His Brothers and Sisters: Robert Hansford, Tina Price and her husband James, and Scott Hansford and his wife Dianne. His grandchildren: Danny I and his wife Hermie Hansford, Jessica, Danni, Destiny, Skyla, and her husband Kaleb, Jeremiah and Nona, Summer, Luke, Hayley, and Hunter. His great-grandchildren: Sydney, Dixie, Paisley, Mariauna, Kadin, Josiah, James, Zoey, Alaya, Rayden, and Emily. Longtime friends: Joe Cadle and Eddie Obey. Danny’s final wishes were to be remember him in life, not death.
"Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm, April 19, 2025 at the Madalene Church of God on Devils Fork Road in Amigo with Rev Joe Cadle officiating. Friends may gather with the family from Noon until service time Saturday at the church. Following the service immediate family will gather at his home. "
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Services; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donald Keith Ramsey Sr. 52, of Bud passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025."Born February 14, 1973, in Pikeville Kentucky, he was the son of the late Gary Ramsey Sr. and Patricia Compton Ramsey.
"Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, looking for mushrooms and ginseng, and taking long walks in the woods with his beloved Bruiser.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Donald Kieth Ramsey II, his two sisters, Kimberly Jewett, and Opal Murray.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his brother Gary Ramsey Jr. and his wife Ponya. His beloved canine companion Bruiser, a host of extended family and countless friends.
"In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services."
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Rhonda Gay Johnson [Rhonda Gay Blankenship]
Birth Date Aug 1963
Residence Date 2005-2020
Address Po Box 210
Residence Jolo, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24850
Second Residence Date 1985-1990
Second Address Rr 83
Second Residence Jolo, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24850
Third Residence Date 1992-2008
Third Address Po Box 372
Third Residence Jolo, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24850
Fourth Residence Date 1985-2000
Fourth Address Po Box 87
Fourth Residence Jolo, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24850"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger; WV; Posted Obit.
"Rhonda Gay Johnson, 61, of Jolo, WV, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 in Ballad Health Johnson Memorial in Abingdon, VA."Rhonda was born August 2, 1963 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Boyd and Juanita Roberts Blankenship.
"In addition to her parents Rhonda was preceded in death by sisters, Lola Blankenship and Wanda Sue Blankenship, and two brothers-in-law, Eugene Cooper and Billy Ray Blankenship.
"Survivors include her husband, Troy Johnson of the home; one son, Joshua Blankenship of Jolo; sisters, Debbie and Troy Wimmer, Vonda Gail and Gary Stacy; brother, Johnny and Barbara Blankenship; special niece April Blankenship; nieces and nephews, Misty Myers, Jamie Cooper, Gary Stacy Jr., Thomas and Mattthew Blankenship, and Kristina King; aunts and uncles, Geneva Cooper, Mattie Shortridge, Ed Roberts, and Clarence Roberts; buddies, Rebecca Blankenship, Glenda and Rodney Napier, Eula Hubbard; Wanda Goodman, Brenda Sparks, Debbie Jones, and Valerie Proffitt.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Three Forks Church of God in Jolo, WV, Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Larry Allen and Reverend Donald Allen officiating at the Three Forks Church of God in Jolo. Burial will follow in the
"Boyd Blankenship Cemetery on Stateline Ridge near Paynesville. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"