1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Alan Johnston
Also Known As: Thomas Alan Johnston
Event Date: 01Jan 2001
Event Place: Premier, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 07 Mar 1952
Address: Premier, West Virginia 24878
Address Date: 01 Jan 2001
2nd Address: Premier, West Virginia 24878
2nd Address Date: 01 May 1996 -13 Nov 2000
3rd Address: Premier, West Virginia 24878
3rd Address Date: 01 Dec 1985-25 Mar 2008
Affiliate Identifier: 171355756"
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas A Johnston
Birth Date: 7 Mar 1952
Address: PO Box 92, Premier, WV, 24878-0092 (1987)"
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Wilma L Johnston
Birth Date: 5 Jun 1954
Phone Number: 436-6443
Address: PO Box 17, Premier, WV, 24878-0017 (1996)
[PO Box 51, Premier, WV, 24878-0051 (1993)]
[PO Box 57, Premier, WV, 24878-0057] "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 155; WV Archives Website.
Glenn Dunval Rose; age 26; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living at Box 872, Roderfield, WV; married
on 17 dec 1957 in Iaeger, WV; Betty Vanover; age 22; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 155; WV Archives Website.
Glenn Dunval Rose; age 26; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living at Box 872, Roderfield, WV; married
on 17 dec 1957 in Iaeger, WV; Betty Vanover; age 22; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 69B; Family #91/94.
Listed as Charles Vanover; age 3 yrs, __ mons; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis Vanover.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Jenny; E.D. 24-35; taken 26 Apr 1940;
Page 713B. Household #325.
Listed as Charles Vanover; age 13; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived
in McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lewis Vanover.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 169; WV Archives Website.
Charles Henry Vanover; age 26; born in Davy, WV; single; living at Marytown, WV; married on 16 Apr
1953 at Welch; Bessie Jenelle Frazier; age 21; born at Ft. Blackmore, Scott Co, VA; single; living at
Marytown, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 169; WV Archives Website.
Charles Henry Vanover; age 26; born in Davy, WV; single; living at Marytown, WV; married on 16 Apr
1953 at Welch; Bessie Jenelle Frazier; age 21; born at Ft. Blackmore, Scott Co, VA; single; living at
Marytown, WV.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Myrna “Tiny” Acord Walker, 61, of Oceana, WV went home to be with her Lord on Monday February 14, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 8, 1949 in Clear Fork, WV, a daughter of the late Robert and Myrtle Lillian Hager Acord. Survivors include her loving husband Douglas Franklin Walker; two sons Douglas Franklin Walker Jr. and wife Ruth and Christopher Dean Walker and wife Melissa all of Oceana, WV; four grandchildren Amanda R. Walker of Oceana, WV, Douglas L. Walker of Valdez, NC, Candy Renee Walker of Oceana, WV and Chris “CJ” Walker of Oceana, WV; one great grandchild Sarina L. Walker of Valdez, NC; six sisters Sylvia Ann Bragg and husband Danford of Crany, WV, Betty Jo Goodwin and husband Joe of Kopperston, WV, Nancy Carol Paynter and husband Benjamin of Kopperston, WV, Virginia Bradley and husband Ronnie of Denver, NC, Stollie Allen and husband Harry of Beckley, WV and Mary Ellen Lundy and husband Ken of Daniels, WV; one brother Robert Acord of Ohio and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday February 17, 2011 at Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, WV with Pastor William Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV..."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Douglas Franklin Walker, Jr., 54, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday October 4, 2019
at the Northern Hospital of Surry County, Mt. Airy, NC. He was born on July 2, 1965 in Mullens, WV a son
of Douglas Franklin Walker, Sr. and the late Myrna Acord Walker. Douglas is a member of the Baileysville
Baptist Church and worked many years at the Wyoming County Compactor Station. In addition to his
mother he is preceded in death by his grandparents Leander Walker, Katherine Walker, and Myrtle and
Robert Acord. In addition to his father survivors include his loving wife of almost 37 years Ruth Ann
Stewart Walker; a daughter Amanda Ruth Walker of Oceana; a son Douglas Leander Walker and wife
Sabrina of Morganton, NC; three grandchildren Sarina, Alyssa and Alex; and a host of other loving family
and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later
date. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. GenealogyBuff.com; 28 Jan 2018; Posted Obit.
"Danford Earl Bragg, Sr., 75, of Craney, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Thursday September 11, 2014 in Beckley, WV surrounded by his family. He was born March 17, 1939 in Oceana, WV son of the late Lloyd and Rita Elkins Bragg. Dan was affectionately known as “Poppy” to all of his family and friends. He has been a lifelong resident of Oceana, except for the years he spent in the military. With four years in the United States Air Force in San Antonio, Texas & Great Falls, Montana and 10 years in the United States Army National Guard. He was an employee of West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, Forestry Division and graduated from the Academy of Heavy Equipment Operators, Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Danford was a disabled coal miner & heavy equipment operator for CONSOL Mining and a member of The United Mine Workers of America for 47 years. he was a lifetime member of Order of Descendants of Ancient Planters 1606-1616 (The only member in West Virginia), member of the Society of The Descendants of Washington’s Army at Valley Forge (2 Patriot’ s), Charter member National Society Sons of the American Revolution Capt. Ralph Stewart Chapter of Oceana, West Virginia, With 9 Supplemental Patriot’s. (Present Registrar), past Chapter President, Past Member; Greenbrier County, West Virginia Historical and Genealogical Society, Past member; Wyoming County, West Virginia Genealogical Society. He loved to travel and research his family history, lineage and study Old Deeds & Maps, before his Black Lung became so progressed. Dan was a kind and gentle loving man and always wanted to leave folks with a smile he loved his family and believed that you did not show love in words but in deeds and actions. He loved ATV riding, after he was no longer able to walk but a very short distance, he still always felt it was adventurous with his grandchildren. He was a loving husband to his wife of 53 years Sylvia Acord Bragg as they journeyed through the years together, and made so many Wonderful Precious Memories together sharing their lives. He loved to feed the birds and squirrels and was an avid photographer always taking photos of family and friends, NSSAR function’s (His Precious Companion Pet Babie Girl of 6 years) Wild life especially deer, birds, scenery, flowers and his cats. Even known to have an Opossum so chubby it had to go down the steps off the deck sideways, and raccoons he trained to stand still for him to photograph them, animals sensed he wouldn’t hurt them. He was proceeded in death by paternal grandparents Albert Bragg and Lottie Spears Bragg; maternal grandparents Dennie W. Elkins and Corba Stewart Elkins; parents Lloyd E. Bragg and Rita Elkins Bragg; a daughter Angelia Irene Bragg; a sister Patsy Bragg Sexton; a brother James Edward Bragg; a sister-in-law Phyllis Sexton Bragg; a brother-in-law Clarence Evans Slatton, III. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years Sylvia Acord Bragg; three children Debra (Robert) Cagg, of Beech Grove, IN, Danice (Charles ) Watts, of Huntington and Danford (Barbara) Bragg, Jr, of Oceana; his self-proclaimed daughters; Barbara Short Bragg of Oceana and Stephanie Christian Browning of Lynco; four brothers; Acy (Linda) Bragg of Vinton OH, Dennis (Tammy) Bragg of Oceana, Freddie (Sherry) Bragg of Oceana and Jimmy (Kara) Bragg of Kopperston; three sisters Carol Slatton, of Forrest Hills, Judy (Ray) Lowe of High Point, NC and Barbara (Tommy) Crouse, of Kopperston; eight grandchildren; George (Amanda) Wooten Jr. of Lynco, Danford (Bianca) Bragg, III, of Huntington, Cody Bragg Bailey of Holden, Travis (Jennifer) Wooten of Montgomery, Helen (Dwayne) Cannon of Greenwood, IN, Danielle (Derek) Justice of Baisden, Tonya Cagg of Beech Grove, IN, Taylor Ann Bragg of Oceana; seven great-grandchildren Destiny Justice and Dereka Justice, of Baisden, Tatum Bragg & Rome Bragg of Huntington, Miranda Vermillion, Cassandra & Kymia Cannon of Greenwood, IN; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. A Celebration of His Life will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday September 20, 2014 at the Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, WV with Pastor William Cook officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may gather with the family from 1:00 PM until service time at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."