McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Myrthlene Wikel

1. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Myrtlene Stouffer, 74, of Pineville, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, following a long illness.
"Born April 18, 1934, at Mullens, she was the daughter of the late C.M. and Dottie Hash Wikel.
"She was a sales clerk at Fas-Chek Supermarket in Pineville.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Butcher; and three brothers, Byron, Bernard and John Wikel.
"Survivors include one sister, Marita Browning of Pineville.
In keeping with Mrs. Stouffer’s wishes, there will be no service.."


William McKinley Browning Jr

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; 3 Apr 1930; Page 111B; Family #17/17.
Listed as William Browning; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Wiliiam M. Browning.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1945); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
William Browning, Jr; age 22; born at Alpoca, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of William
McKinley and Rosela T(illey) Browning; married on 12 Jan 1945 at Pineville, WV; Martha Wikel; age
20; born at Pineville, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of C.M. and Dottie Wikel.


Marita Wikel

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1945); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
William Browning, Jr; age 22; born at Alpoca, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of William
McKinley and Rosela T(illey) Browning; married on 12 Jan 1945 at Pineville, WV; Martha Wikel; age
20; born at Pineville, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of C.M. and Dottie Wikel.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday, 15 Nov 2012; Newspaper Obit.
"PINEVILLE — Marita Wikel Browning, 88, of Pineville, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012, at Monroe Manor Assisted Living, following a short illness.

"Born September 13, 1924, in Pineville, she was the daughter of the late Chester M. and Dottie Hash Wikel.

"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Browning Jr.; daughter, Kathy Cook; three brothers, Byron Wikel, Bernard Wikel and Johnny Wikel; two sisters, Myrtlene Stouffer and Virginia Butcher; and a brother-in-law, Oscar Butcher.

"She is survived by her son, Michael Browning and wife, Ann of Monroe, N.C.; granddaughter, Kim Keziah and husband, Larry of Monroe, N.C.; grandson, Travis Cook of Pineville; great-grandchildren, Kristin Keziah, Jason Keziah and wife, Brooke, Andrew Keziah, and Ethan Keziah, all of Monroe, N.C.; and great-great-grandchildren, Avery Booth, Riley Keziah, Addyson Keziah, and Layla Keziah, all of Monroe, N.C.

"Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, November 16, 2012, at Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, with the Rev. Bobby Bannister officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."


French Joe Brown

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 19 Apr 1930, Page 174A, Family #166.
Listed as French Brown, age 2 yrs, 0 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Harry Brown.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1947); Page 328; WV Archives Web Site.
French Brown; age 19; born and living at Guyan, WV; single; son of Harry and Tennie Brown; married
on 29 Mar 1947 at Guyan, WV; Imogene West; age 20; born and living at Guyan, WV; daughter of
H.L. and Tressie West.


Imogene West

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1947); Page 328; WV Archives Web Site.
French Brown; age 19; born and living at Guyan, WV; single; son of Harry and Tennie Brown; married
on 29 Mar 1947 at Guyan, WV; Imogene West; age 20; born and living at Guyan, WV; daughter of
H.L. and Tressie West.


Richie Dean Brown

1. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Richie Dean Brown, 55, of Brenton, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
"Born Aug. 3, 1953, at Iaeger, he was the son of the late French J. and Imogene West Brown.
"Mr. Brown was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed being outdoors, animals, fishing and being with family and friends. Richie was also an avid NASCAR fan.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Brown; a sister, Sandra Brown; and grandparents, Tennessee Toler and Tressie and Herbert West.
"Survivors include his daughter, Samantha Reed and her fiancé, Eric Cales, of Jumping Branch; and two sisters, Janet Asbury and her husband, Thomas, of Brenton and Donna Stafford of Orlando, Fla.
"Services will be private..."


John Harvey Rollins Sr, Rev

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 29 Dec 2008.
"Rev John Harvey Rollins, Sr
Birth 24 Oct 1925
Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
Death 13 Jan 2008 (aged 82)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 32471882"

Additional Information Posted:
"Rev. John H. Rollins, 82, of Oceana, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness.

"Born Oct. 24, 1925, in Kenova, WV, he was the son of the late Bert Rollins (Deceased) and Laura Salters-Rollins (Deceased).

"Rev. Rollins was a member of the Toneda Baptist Church, a retired coal miner, a member of the UMWA District 17 and a retired minister. He loved serving the Lord, helping those in need and gardening. During his life he was a pastor of several churches in Wyoming, Mingo, Raleigh and McDowell counties.

"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, George Rollins (Deceased), Kenneth Rollins (Deceased) and James Rollins (Deceased).

"Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Winnie Ruth Mullens-Rollins (1925-2018) whom he married on February 5, 1945 in Kopperston, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1945, Page 15, Application Date: February 2, 1945); five sons, Tom Rollins and his wife Becky Rollins of Altus OK, William Rollins and his wife Fannie Rollins of Cyclone, Rev. John Harvey Rollins Jr. and his wife Kristine Rollins of Scott Depot, Gerald D. Rollins of the residence, and Gregory W. Rollins and his wife Janet Rollins of Cyclone; two daughters, Betty Rollins-Blankenship (Deceased) and her husband Lonnie Blankenship of Cyclone, and Fannie B. Rollins-Edwards and her husband Greg Edwards of Rocky Mount, NC; a sister, Clara B. Rollins-Stewart of Westmont, IL; eighteen grandchildren and twenty one great-grandchildren.

"Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, at Evans Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jim Hamrick officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny."


Winnie Ruth Mullins

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 119A;
Family #573/595.
Listed as Ruth Mullins; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Milton Mullins.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ruth Rollins, 93 of Kopperston, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 5, 2018. She passed away at home with her family after a long illness.

"Ruth was born on February 19, 1925 in Welch , WV ; she was the daughter of the late Milton A. Mullens and Lula P. Farley-Mullens.

"She was a graduate of Herndon High School. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother to her children. She loved singing in the choir, playing her guitar and singing with her children. She was a homemaker, and lived most of her life in Wyoming County. One of her greatest joys in life was her relationship with the Lord; now she has entered into the joy of her heavenly home (John 14:1-6).

"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Rev. John H. Rollins, Sr., a daughter, Betty Rollins-Blankenship, a grandson Steven Rollins, a granddaughter, Catherine Bowers, three sisters Pauline York, Zola Church, Lila Wade and a brother Milton Mullens, Jr.

"Survivors include a sister, Garnett Workman of Princeton, five sons Tom (Becky) of Altus, OK, Bill (Fannie) of Cyclone WV, John , Jr. (Kris) of Scott Depot, WV, Gerald of Beckley,WV, and Gregory of Oak Hill, WV, one daughter Fannie Edwards of the residence, son-in-law Lonnie Blankenship of Cyclone, WV, 18 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 6 Mar 2018.
" Winnie Ruth Mullens Rollins
Birth 19 Feb 1925
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Mar 2018 (aged 93)
Kopperston, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 187824961 "


Andrew Jackson Workman

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Carswell; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 165A;
Family #415/459.
Listed as Andrew J. Workman; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Zachariah A. Workman.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 96A;
Family #140/146.
Listed as Jackson Workman (absent); age 21; born in WV; construction worker for coal mine;
in household of father, Zachariah A. Workman.
3. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Andrew J. Workman; born 9 Jan 1910; living at 2848 Harmon School Road, Princeton, WV 24740
from 1 Jan 200 thru 1 May 2000.


Garnett Marie Mullins

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 119A;
Family #573/595.
Listed as Garnet Mullins; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Milton Mullins
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 156; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Prevento; born 3 Apr 1914 at Mohegan, WV; living at Davy, WV; son of Andy and Mary;
married on 14 Aug 1937 at Welch, WV; Garnett Mullins; born 21 Dec 1916 at Welch, WV; living at
Welch, WV; daughter of Milt and Lula.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-36; taken on 18 Apr 1940;
Page 726A; Image 11 of 48; Household #95.
Listed as Garnet Prevento; age 20; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Andrew Prevento.
4. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Garnett Workman; born 27 Dec 1919; living at 2848 Harmon School Road, Princeton, WV 24740
from 13 Jul 2001 thru 1 Jun 2002.
5. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 5 oct 2020; Newspaper Obit; Online Version.
"Garnett Marie Prevento Workman, 100, of Davy, WV, went to be with Jesus and all those whom she loved on Friday, October 2, 2020 while surrounded by her family.

"Born on December 27, 1919 in McDowell County, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Lula (Farley) Mullens. Garnett was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. She loved going to church and reading her Bible.

"She was preceded in death by her first husband, Andrew Prevento, Sr.; her second husband, Andrew J. Workman,; one son, Joseph Eugene Prevento; four sisters, Pauline York, Zola Church, Lila Wade, and Ruth Rollins; one brother, Milton Mullens, Jr.; one granddaughter, Patti Marie Hartz; two grandsons, Anthony Prevento and Nicholas Akers; and a special son in law Rev. Stephen R. Walker, Sr.

"Survivors include her two sons, Darrell Prevento and Wilma of North Welch, WV, Andrew Prevento, Jr. and wife Suzanne of Altoona, PA; two daughters, Regina Walker with whom she made her home and Patricia Nomar of Marmet, WV; 13 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and 7 great-great grandchildren.

"Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 1:00PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Jimmie Russ and Rev. Melissa Craft officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where grandsons and great grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

"Friends may call prior to services, from 12:00-1:00 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.

"Services will be in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines. Marks are to worn by all attending."


Bouie C. Church

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 21 Mar 2012.
" Bouie C Church
Birth 1914
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1978 (aged 63–64)
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 87135466"


Zola Alma Mullins

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 4 Feb 1920; Page 142A;
Family #516/605.
Listed as Infant female Mullins; age 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Milton Mullins.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 119A;
Family #573/595.
Listed as Zola Mullins; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Milton Mullins.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Zola Alma Mullens Church, 90, of Rockview, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, in Bowers Hospice House following a short illness.
"Born April 3, 1918, in Welch, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Lula Farley Mullens.
"Mrs. Church was a member of Rock Castle Baptist Church. She enjoyed working with flowers, being outdoors, walking and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her family. Mrs. Church also loved watching birds, especially cardinals, and collecting dolls.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bouie Church; a son, Gary Lee Church; a granddaughter, Kerri Dee Williams; a brother, Milton Mullens Jr.; and a sister, Pauline York.
"Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Williams and her husband, Bruce, of Rockview and Melody Cook and her husband, Tennis, of Rockview; three sisters, Lila Wade of Rockview, Ruth Rollins of Kopperston and Garnet Workman of Princeton; four grandchildren, Gary Williams and his wife, Melissa, of Lewisburg, Bo Williams and his wife, Jessica, of Kingsland, GA, Stacey Lusk and her husband, Jarett, of Rockview and Josh Cook and his wife, Letisha, of Indianapolis, IN; three great-grandchildren, Carmen Grace Lusk, Haylee Marie Cook and Jackson Ellery Williams and a baby girl arriving in February; and a step great-grandchild, Timothy Forrest Hamilton..."
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 21 Mar 2012.
" Zola Alma Mullens Church
Birth 3 Apr 1918
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Oct 2008 (aged 90)
Rock View, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 87135092"


Dollie Mae Stewart

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 1 May 1930; Page 146B; Family #30/32.
Listed as Dollie Stewart; age less than 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Bert L. Stewart.
2. Calfee Funernal Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Dollie Mae Randazzio, 78, of Pineville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at her residence.
"Born Feb. 10, 1930, at Turkey Creek, she was the daughter of the late Lacy Birt and Fannie C. Webb Stewart.
"Dollie enjoyed spending time with her family and her weekly visits with her sister, Hattie. She was a former postmaster at Rockview and a member of Ohio UFCW Union. She enjoyed playing Dominoes and fishing.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Louise Bias; six brothers, Oliver Stewart, Charles Oley Stewart, Wayman Walker Stewart, John Benton Stewart, Warren Harding Stewart and Arlie Lee Stewart; and three sisters, Allie Evelyn Lambert, Wealtha Samantha Young and Letha Gaye Bowden.
"Survivors include two sons, Robert Stewart and his wife, Karen, of Pineville and Michael Alan Randazzio of Claremont, NC; a sister, Hattie Ethel Privett of Matheny; and five grandchildren, Chris Mayhew and his wife, Angie, Barbara Stewart, Cassie Stewart, Michael Alan Randazzio Jr., and Robert Matthew Randazzio..."


Lawrence Wayman "Jake" Tilley

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 254A; Image 15 of 44;
Family #139/143.
Listed as Lawrence Tilley; age 5; born in WV; in household of mother, Mary A. Tilley.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1945); Page 218; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Tilley; age 21; born and living at Maben, WV; single; son of John and Mary Tilley; married
on 12 Nov 1945 at Keyrock, WV; Sarah Lorine Roles; age 21; born and living at Saulsville, WV; single;
daughter of Garner and Minnie Roles.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Lawrence Wayman "Jake" Tilley, 84, of Ravencliff, passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at his residence following a long illness.
"Born Aug. 12, 1924, in Wyoming County, he was the son of the late John William and Mary Alice Tolliver Tilley.
"Mr. Tilley worked in the coal mines for many years. He enjoyed hunting in his younger days, being outdoors and spending time with his family.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Okey, Everett, Clare, Alfred, Ernie and Bill Tilley; two sisters, Maybell Owens and Lessie Palmer; and a grandson, Joey Bower.
"Survivors include his wife, Viola Ellen McMillion Tilley; two sons, John Gilbert Tilley of the home and Lawrence Russel Tilley of McGraws; two daughters, Enis Tilley Rinehart and her husband, Jason, of Otsego and Minnie Alice Trump of Ravencliff; a sister, Hessie Bower of McGraws; three special grandchildren, Katie Tilley, Jake Tilley and Sara Trump; 13 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren..."


Sarah Lorine Roles

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1945); Page 218; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Tilley; age 21; born and living at Maben, WV; single; son of John and Mary Tilley; married
on 12 Nov 1945 at Keyrock, WV; Sarah Lorine Roles; age 21; born and living at Saulsville, WV; single;
daughter of Garner and Minnie Roles.


Lawrence Wayman "Jake" Tilley

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 254A; Image 15 of 44;
Family #139/143.
Listed as Lawrence Tilley; age 5; born in WV; in household of mother, Mary A. Tilley.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1945); Page 218; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Tilley; age 21; born and living at Maben, WV; single; son of John and Mary Tilley; married
on 12 Nov 1945 at Keyrock, WV; Sarah Lorine Roles; age 21; born and living at Saulsville, WV; single;
daughter of Garner and Minnie Roles.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Lawrence Wayman "Jake" Tilley, 84, of Ravencliff, passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at his residence following a long illness.
"Born Aug. 12, 1924, in Wyoming County, he was the son of the late John William and Mary Alice Tolliver Tilley.
"Mr. Tilley worked in the coal mines for many years. He enjoyed hunting in his younger days, being outdoors and spending time with his family.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Okey, Everett, Clare, Alfred, Ernie and Bill Tilley; two sisters, Maybell Owens and Lessie Palmer; and a grandson, Joey Bower.
"Survivors include his wife, Viola Ellen McMillion Tilley; two sons, John Gilbert Tilley of the home and Lawrence Russel Tilley of McGraws; two daughters, Enis Tilley Rinehart and her husband, Jason, of Otsego and Minnie Alice Trump of Ravencliff; a sister, Hessie Bower of McGraws; three special grandchildren, Katie Tilley, Jake Tilley and Sara Trump; 13 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren..."