1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 452; WV Archives Website.
Elbert Muncie Mitchell, Jr; age 28; born and living in Welch, WV; single; married on 26 Aug 1949 in
Welch, WV; Charoltte Dorreene Wylam; age 27; born in Nemacolin, PA; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 452; WV Archives Website.
Elbert Muncie Mitchell, Jr; age 28; born and living in Welch, WV; single; married on 26 Aug 1949 in
Welch, WV; Charoltte Dorreene Wylam; age 27; born in Nemacolin, PA; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 1; WV Archives Website.
Elmer Gwynn; age 23; born and living in Vivian, WV; single; colored; married on 17 Jan 1949 at
Kimball, WV; Jeanine Tucker; age 19; born in Northfork, single; colored; living at Vivian, WV, with
consent of Eva Jones, grandmother of Jeanine Tucker.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 1; WV Archives Website.
Elmer Gwynn; age 23; born and living in Vivian, WV; single; colored; married on 17 Jan 1949 at
Kimball, WV; Jeanine Tucker; age 19; born in Northfork, single; colored; living at Vivian, WV, with
consent of Eva Jones, grandmother of Jeanine Tucker.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 455; WV Archives Website.
Charles Flem Janey; age 56; born in Franklin Co, VA; divorced; living at Vivian, WV; maried on 25
Aug 1949 at Welch, WV; Judy Dora Pace; age 44; born in Harlan, KY; divorced; living at Vivian, WV
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 455; WV Archives Website.
Charles Flem Janey; age 56; born in Franklin Co, VA; divorced; living at Vivian, WV; maried on 25
Aug 1949 at Welch, WV; Judy Dora Pace; age 44; born in Harlan, KY; divorced; living at Vivian, WV
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #115.
Listed as Robert Kinzer, no age given, in household of father, William Kinser.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1904); Page ; Line #32; WV Archives Website.
Robert Kinser; age 24; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of W.H.H. and
Nancy Kinser; married on 24 Nov 1904 in Mercer Co, WV; Lucettie E. McBride; age 21; born and
living in Mercer Co, WV; single; daughter of Taz and Mary McBride; with fathers consent.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 9 May 1910,
Page 205B, Family #172.
Listed as Robert Kinser, age 29, born in WV, married 4 yrs, farmer, head of household.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1904); Page ; Line #32; WV Archives Website.
Robert Kinser; age 24; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of W.H.H. and
Nancy Kinser; married on 24 Nov 1904 in Mercer Co, WV; Lucettie E. McBride; age 21; born and
living in Mercer Co, WV; single; daughter of Taz and Mary McBride; with fathers consent.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Brenda Joyce Vanover, 73, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, WV."Brenda was born July 22, 1952 in Roderfield, WV a daughter of the late Pliant and Rebecca Underwood Mahone.
"In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by one son, Buford Vanover; brothers, Odell and Ralph Mahone; and sisters, Paula Maynard, Thelma Davis and Debbie Smith.
"Survivors include one sister, Patricia Addair of Iaeger and one son Tony Vanover.
"The body of the deceased has been cremated and there will be no services at this time.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Paula June Maynard, 74, of Roderfield, WV, passed away Saturday November 30, 2024 at her residence. Born June 22, 1950 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Pliant Mahone and Rebecca Jane Underwood Mahone."She was a homemaker and she had attended Welch High School. Paula was also of the Pentecostal Faith.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Michael Morgan and Dewey Maynard; two brothers, Ralph Mahone and O’Dell Mahone; three sisters, Lola Lester, Alice Garlanger and Debra Smith.
"Those left to cherish her memories are one daughter, Nea Osborne of Roderfield; one brother, Jim Perkins of Bluefield, WV; two sisters, Patricia Addair and Brenda Vanover both of Iaeger; two grandchildren, Danielle Osborne and Dan Osborne; three great grandchildren, Carter, Paige, and Cole Osborne; and many nieces and nephews that she cared about dearly.
"Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated and there will be no visitation or services at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1949); Page 243; WV Archives Web Site.
Herman Octavis Sparks; age 25; born in Frank, NC; single; living in Maitland, WV; married on 20
May 1949 in Welch, WV; Joyce Caroll Smith; age 17; born and living in Maitland, WV; single; with
Maggie Elizabeth Smith, mother of Joyce Caroll Smith.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1949); Page 243; WV Archives Web Site.
Herman Octavis Sparks; age 25; born in Frank, NC; single; living in Maitland, WV; married on 20
May 1949 in Welch, WV; Joyce Caroll Smith; age 17; born and living in Maitland, WV; single; with
Maggie Elizabeth Smith, mother of Joyce Caroll Smith.