1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 86; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Elmer McKinney; age 18; born on 8 Mar 1939 at Stevenson, WV; living at Amigo, WV; son of
Elmer and Effie Elizabeth McKinney; married on 18 Mar 1957 at Stephenson, WV; Yvonne
Shrewsbury; age 19; born on 14 Dec 1937 at Basin, WV; living at Amigo, WV; daughter of Emet and
Brady Pearl Shrewsbury; with consent of Emit Shrewsbury, father; Brady Shrewsbury, mother; and
Elmer McKinney, father.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 86; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Elmer McKinney; age 18; born on 8 Mar 1939 at Stevenson, WV; living at Amigo, WV; son of
Elmer and Effie Elizabeth McKinney; married on 18 Mar 1957 at Stephenson, WV; Yvonne
Shrewsbury; age 19; born on 14 Dec 1937 at Basin, WV; living at Amigo, WV; daughter of Emet and
Brady Pearl Shrewsbury; with consent of Emit Shrewsbury, father; Brady Shrewsbury, mother; and
Elmer McKinney, father.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 71; WV Archives Web Site.
Mason Whitt; age 28; born and living at Basin, WV; divorced; son of Overton and Martha Whitt; married
on 27 May 1961 at Basin, WV; Yvonne McKinney; age 23; born and living at Basin, WV, Barkers Ridge;
divorced; daughter of Emmett and Brada Shrewsberry.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 130B; Family #404.
Listed as Azzie Whitt, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Reuben Whitt.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 402; WV Archives Web Site.
Azzie Paul Whitt; age 40; born and living at Basin, WV; single; son of Ruebe and Laura Whitt; married
on 30 Aug 1962 at Camp Creek, WV; Lula Frances Folden; age 29; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single;
living at Mullens, WV; daughter of Ernest and Cynthia Folden.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 402; WV Archives Web Site.
Azzie Paul Whitt; age 40; born and living at Basin, WV; single; son of Ruebe and Laura Whitt;
married on 30 Aug 1962 at Camp Creek, WV; Lula Frances Folden; age 29; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; daughter of Ernest and Cynthia Folden.
2. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lula "Frances" Whitt, 78, of Princeton, formerly of Basin went home to be with her Heavenly Father and beloved husband and children on February 24, 2020."Born on August 24, 1941 at Dott, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Cynthia Folden.
"She was a hardworking housewife and loved cooking, sewing, and crafts. She was a member of Voice of Praise Worship Center in Bluewell.
"In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Azzie Whitt; and two children, Reginald and Loretta.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Rosetta Dillow and her husband, Michael with whom she made her home after the death of her husband; sisters, Alice (Jim) Humphrey, Cathy Harman, and Glowie (Buford) Myers; nieces; nephews; great nieces; and great nephews.
"Graveside services and burial will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Rube Howerton Cemetery, Basin with Pastor N. R. Taylor officiating.
"Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery.
"Family will serve as pallbearers.
"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com.
"The family of Lula "Frances" Whitt is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens. "
1. West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ernest Folden
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 27 Sep 1916
Birth Place: Dott, Wyoming, West Virginia (sic, Dott is in Mercer Co, WV)
Birth County: Wyoming
Father: W M Folden
Mother: Mollie Folden
FHL Film Number: 597575"
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #26871; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ernest Folden; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Arista, WV; son of W.M. and Mollie
Frances (McKann) Folden; married on 29 Jun 1940 at Pearisburg, VA; Cynthia Ellen Bodenheimer;
age 17; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; living at Arista, WV; daughter of F.H. and Lula Bodenheimer.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ernest Folden
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 24
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 27 Sep 1916
Birth Place: Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Arista, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Arista, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Employer: T A Hanaker
Weight: 150
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Red
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Cynthia Folden
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Ernest Folden Self (Head)
Cynthia Folden Wife"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ernest Folden
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Sep 1916
Birth Place: Dott, West Virginia
[Dott|]
Death Date: 3 Feb 2004
Claim Date: 15 Jun 1972
Father: Will Folden
Mother: Mollie F McCann
SSN: 233122521
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 04 Nov 1982: Name listed as ERNEST FOLDEN"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Beth Painter; 3 May 2011.
" Ernest Folden
Birth 27 Sep 1916
Dott, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Feb 2004 (aged 87)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 69298394"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Beth Painter; 3 May 2011.
" Cynthia Ellen Bodenheimer Folden
Birth 2 May 1923
Dott, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 30 Jul 1999 (aged 76)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 69298323"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 380; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Eugene Whitt; age 19; born and living at Mullens, WV; single; son of B.J. and Clara Whitt;
married on 16 Jun 1962 at Mullens, WV; Norma Jean Nuckolls; age 17; born and living at Bud, WV;
single; daughter of Otis and Hattie Arlene Nuckolls.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 380; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Eugene Whitt; age 19; born and living at Mullens, WV; single; son of B.J. and Clara Whitt;
married on 16 Jun 1962 at Mullens, WV; Norma Jean Nuckolls; age 17; born and living at Bud, WV;
single; daughter of Otis and Hattie Arlene Nuckolls.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 288; WV Archives Web Site.
Fredrick Whitt; age 25; born at Herndon, WV; single; living at Bud, WV; son of John L. and Laura
Melessia Whitt; married on 30 Nov 1963 at Herndon Heights, WV; Bonnie O'Neal; age 23; born and
living at Bud, WV; single; daughter of Andrew and Laura O'Neal.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 288; WV Archives Web Site.
Fredrick Whitt; age 25; born at Herndon, WV; single; living at Bud, WV; son of John L. and Laura
Melessia Whitt; married on 30 Nov 1963 at Herndon Heights, WV; Bonnie O'Neal; age 23; born and
living at Bud, WV; single; daughter of Andrew and Laura O'Neal.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 109; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford Dale Whitt; age 21; born and living at Herndon, WV; single; son of Elmer and Edith Whitt;
married on 1 Aug 1959 at Herndon Heights, WV; Diana Elizabeth Trent; age 16; born in TN; single;
daughter of Lester Trent and Marion (Trent) Hunter.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 285; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford Dale Whitt; age 25; born and living at Herndon, WV; divorced; son of Elmer E. and Edith Whitt;
married on 24 Nov 1963 at Garwood, Wyoming Co, WV; Nancy Margaret Sexton; age 16; born at
Garwood, WV; single; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Walter H. and Gracie A. Sexton.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 285; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford Dale Whitt; age 25; born and living at Herndon, WV; divorced; son of Elmer E. and Edith Whitt;
married on 24 Nov 1963 at Garwood, Wyoming Co, WV; Nancy Margaret Sexton; age 16; born at
Garwood, WV; single; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Walter H. and Gracie A. Sexton.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 270B; Family #560.
Listed as Calvin Whitt; age 2; born in WV in 1897; in household of father, Fleming Whitt.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 23 Apr 1910; Page 98B;
Family #66.
Listed as Calvin Whit; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Fleming Whitt.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 232; WV Archives Web Site.
Calvin Whitt; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of Fleming
and Margaret; married on 17 Jun 1917 at Panther, WV; Larcy Mullins; age 17; born in Knott Co, KY;
single; daughter of W.M. Mullins.
4. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rocklick District; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 146A;
Family #200/302.
Calvin Whit; age 20; born in WV; married; no occupation; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Knox District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 135A; Family #174/174.
Listed as Calvin Whitt; age 30; born in WV; married at 17; farmer; head of household.
6. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Calvin Whitt; born on 15 Oct 1898; died in May 1967; living at Hurley, Buchanan Co, VA at death;
card issued in WV before 1951.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 232; WV Archives Web Site.
Calvin Whitt; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of Fleming
and Margaret; married on 17 Jun 1917 at Panther, WV; Larcy Mullins; age 17; born in Knott Co, KY;
single; daughter of W.M. Mullins.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rocklick District; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 146A;
Family #200/302.
Listed as Laursan Whit; age 18; born in KY; married; in household of husband, Calvin Whitt.
3. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Knox District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 135A; Family #174/174.
Listed as Lacie Whitt; age 29; born in KY; married at 16; in household of husband, Calvin Whitt.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Larcie Whitt; born on 18 Feb 1900; died in Sep 1977; living at Hurley, Buchanan Co, VA at death;
card issued in VA in 1973.
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Knox District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 135A; Family #174/174.
Listed as Beckie Whitt; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, Calvin Whitt.
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Knox District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 135A; Family #174/174.
Listed as Ellen Whitt; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Calvin Whitt.
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Knox District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 135A; Family #174/174.
Listed as Thomas Whitt; age 1 yr, 8 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Calvin Whitt.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rocklick District; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 146A;
Family #200/302.
Listed as Curtis Whitt; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Calvin Whitt.
2. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Knox District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 135A; Family #174/174.
Listed as Curtis Whitt; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Calvin Whitt.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #15009; WV Archives Web Site.
Curtis Whitt; age 30; born on 25 May 1948 in McDowell Co, WV; truck driver; married; husband of
Josephine Whitt; age 22; living at Panther, WV; son of Calvin and Larcie (Mullins) Whitt; died on
6 Nov 1948 at Panther, McDowell Co, WV; from gun shot wound to chest and abdomen; homicide;
buried on 9 Nov 1948 in Mattney Cemetery, Buchanan Co, VA; informant, Calvin Whitt, Panther, WV.