McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


John "Johnny" Wagner

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Johnnie Wagner; age 44; born in IN; divorced; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 10 Nov 1942
at Welch; Ortha Woody; age 30; born in Mingo Co, WV; widow; living at Roderfield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Aug 2014.
Johnny Wagner; born 25 Mar 1899; died 8 Sep 1989; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
wife, Ortha Stelle Wagner; marriage record posted; "HUSBAND"


Ortha Hazel Steele

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 2 Feb 1920; Page 195B; Image
46 of 70; Family #419/454.
Listed as Ortha H. Steel; age 5; born in KY; in household of father, Marion J. Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 120; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Woody; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; liviing at Premier, WV; son of
Alex and Lear; married on 4 Jul 1928 at Premier; WV; Ortha Steele; age 16; born in Mingo Co,
WV; single; living at Premier, WV; daughter of M.J. and Eva.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Mining Village; taken on 8 Apr
1930; Page 234B; Image 8 of 35; Family #56/56.
Listed as Ortha H. Woody; age 18; born in WV; widow; in household of father, Jackson M.
Steele.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Johnnie Wagner; age 44; born in IN; divorced; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 10 Nov 1942
at Welch; Ortha Woody; age 30; born in Mingo Co, WV; widow; living at Roderfield, WV.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ortha H. Wagner; born 3 Nov 1912; died 20 Apr 1996; last residence, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
SS#234-04-3025; card issued in WV in 1974.
6. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ortha Hazel Wagner
[Ortha H Wagner]
[Ortha Hazel Steele]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Nov 1912
Birth Place: Mingo CO, West Virginia
[Mingo, West Virginia]
Death Date: 20 Apr 1996
Father: Marion J Steele
Mother: Evie Kennedy
SSN: 234043025
Death Certificate Number: 00000000000000000000006384
Type of Claim: Birth record established before age of 5.
Notes: 05 Dec 1974: Name listed as ORTHA HAZEL WAGNER; 22 May 1998: Name listed as ORTHA H WAGNER"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Aug 2014.
Ortha Steele Wagner; born 3 Nov 1912; died 20 Apr 2996; buried here; double headstone photo
shown with husband, John Wagner; marriage record posted; "WIFE".


Jesse Woody

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 19 Jan 1920, Page 56A, Image
21 of 41; Family #204/206.
Listed as Jessie Woody, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Alex Woody.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 120; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Woody; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; liviing at Premier, WV; son of
Alex and Lear; married on 4 Jul 1928 at Premier; WV; Ortha Steele; age 16; born in Mingo Co,
WV; single; living at Premier, WV; daughter of M.J. and Eva.]
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #11689; WV Archives Web Site.
Jessie Woody; age 20; born in 1908 at unknown; married; husband of Doris Steele; miner for
Premier Poca Coal Co; son of unknown parents; died 18 Sep 1928 at Welch Hospital, Welch,
WV; from mine accident, crushing injuries to chest and abdomen; buried 20 Sep 1928 at Premier,
WV; informant, Jack Bragg, Premier, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kenneth Bowen; 24 May 2012.
" Jessie Woody
Birth 1908
Death 18 Nov 1928 (aged 19–20)
Premier, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Premier Cemetery
Premier, McDowell County, West Virginia"


Ortha Hazel Steele

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 2 Feb 1920; Page 195B; Image
46 of 70; Family #419/454.
Listed as Ortha H. Steel; age 5; born in KY; in household of father, Marion J. Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 120; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Woody; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; liviing at Premier, WV; son of
Alex and Lear; married on 4 Jul 1928 at Premier; WV; Ortha Steele; age 16; born in Mingo Co,
WV; single; living at Premier, WV; daughter of M.J. and Eva.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Mining Village; taken on 8 Apr
1930; Page 234B; Image 8 of 35; Family #56/56.
Listed as Ortha H. Woody; age 18; born in WV; widow; in household of father, Jackson M.
Steele.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Johnnie Wagner; age 44; born in IN; divorced; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 10 Nov 1942
at Welch; Ortha Woody; age 30; born in Mingo Co, WV; widow; living at Roderfield, WV.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ortha H. Wagner; born 3 Nov 1912; died 20 Apr 1996; last residence, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
SS#234-04-3025; card issued in WV in 1974.
6. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ortha Hazel Wagner
[Ortha H Wagner]
[Ortha Hazel Steele]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Nov 1912
Birth Place: Mingo CO, West Virginia
[Mingo, West Virginia]
Death Date: 20 Apr 1996
Father: Marion J Steele
Mother: Evie Kennedy
SSN: 234043025
Death Certificate Number: 00000000000000000000006384
Type of Claim: Birth record established before age of 5.
Notes: 05 Dec 1974: Name listed as ORTHA HAZEL WAGNER; 22 May 1998: Name listed as ORTHA H WAGNER"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Aug 2014.
Ortha Steele Wagner; born 3 Nov 1912; died 20 Apr 2996; buried here; double headstone photo
shown with husband, John Wagner; marriage record posted; "WIFE".


Marion Jackson Steele

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 2 Feb 1920; Page 195B; Image
46 of 70; Family #419/454.
Listed as Marion J. Steel; age 36; born in KY; married; team driver for coal company; head of
household.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Mining Village; taken on 8 Apr
1930; Page 234B; Image 8 of 35; Family #56/56.
Listed as Jackson M. Steele; age 46; born in WV; married at 35; trackman in coal mine; head of
household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 88; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion J. Steele; age 52; born in Mingo Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Roderfield, WV;
son of Ralph and Rachel; married on 5 Jan 1937 at Welch, WV; Annie Ball; age 41; born in Pike
Co, KY; single; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of Basil and Nellie.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1244; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marion Jackson Steel; age 62; born 16 Mar 1880 in Eggerton, WV; living at Roderfield, WV;
self employed; person who will always know address, Sallie Steele, Roderfield, WV; 5'6" tall;
125 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion; end of ring finger on right hand; limps in walking.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'57 013186; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion Jackson Steele; age 77; born 15 Mar 1880 at Vulcan, WV; married; retired miner; living at
Roderfield, WV; son of Ralph and Rachael Steele; died 28 Sep 1957 in the Welch Emergency
Hospital, Welch, WV; from cardiac failure; buried 3 Oct 1957 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV;
informant, John Wagner.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 13 Feb 2017.
Marion Jackson Steele; born 15 Mar 1880; died 28 Sep 1957; buried here; no grave marker photo
shown; death certificate and marriage record posted.
"Son of Ralph Steele (Deceased) and Rachael Steele (Deceased).

"Married to Anna Steele (1896-Deceased).

"Father of Ortha H. Steele-Woody-Blevins-Wagner (1912-1996).

"Also married to Sallie "Anna" Ball-Steele (1893-1959) on January 5, 1937 in Welch, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1937, Page 88, Application Date: January 5, 1937)."


Sallie Ann Ball

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Mining Village; taken on 8 Apr
1930; Page 234B; Image 8 of 35; Family #56/56.
Listed as Sallie Steele; age 31; born in KY; married at 21; in household of husband, Jackson M.
Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 88; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion J. Steele; age 52; born in Mingo Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Roderfield, WV;
son of Ralph and Rachel; married on 5 Jan 1937 at Welch, WV; Annie Ball; age 41; born in Pike
Co, KY; single; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of Basil and Nellie.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 016514; WV Archives Web Site.
Sally Steele; age 63; born 21 Jun 1893 in KY; widow; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of
Basil and Nellie (Hunt) Ball; died 11 Feb 1959 in the Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV;
from bronchial asthma with cardiac insufficiency; buried 23 Feb 1959 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery,
Roderfield, WV; informant, Mrs. Francis Gabriel, Roderfield, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 30 Apr 2013.
Sally Ball Steele; born 21 Jun 1893 in KY; died 11 Feb 1959 in Welch, WV; buried here; no grave marker
photo shown; death certificate and marriage record posted.


Marion Jackson Steele

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 2 Feb 1920; Page 195B; Image
46 of 70; Family #419/454.
Listed as Marion J. Steel; age 36; born in KY; married; team driver for coal company; head of
household.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Mining Village; taken on 8 Apr
1930; Page 234B; Image 8 of 35; Family #56/56.
Listed as Jackson M. Steele; age 46; born in WV; married at 35; trackman in coal mine; head of
household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 88; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion J. Steele; age 52; born in Mingo Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Roderfield, WV;
son of Ralph and Rachel; married on 5 Jan 1937 at Welch, WV; Annie Ball; age 41; born in Pike
Co, KY; single; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of Basil and Nellie.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1244; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marion Jackson Steel; age 62; born 16 Mar 1880 in Eggerton, WV; living at Roderfield, WV;
self employed; person who will always know address, Sallie Steele, Roderfield, WV; 5'6" tall;
125 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion; end of ring finger on right hand; limps in walking.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'57 013186; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion Jackson Steele; age 77; born 15 Mar 1880 at Vulcan, WV; married; retired miner; living at
Roderfield, WV; son of Ralph and Rachael Steele; died 28 Sep 1957 in the Welch Emergency
Hospital, Welch, WV; from cardiac failure; buried 3 Oct 1957 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV;
informant, John Wagner.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 13 Feb 2017.
Marion Jackson Steele; born 15 Mar 1880; died 28 Sep 1957; buried here; no grave marker photo
shown; death certificate and marriage record posted.
"Son of Ralph Steele (Deceased) and Rachael Steele (Deceased).

"Married to Anna Steele (1896-Deceased).

"Father of Ortha H. Steele-Woody-Blevins-Wagner (1912-1996).

"Also married to Sallie "Anna" Ball-Steele (1893-1959) on January 5, 1937 in Welch, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1937, Page 88, Application Date: January 5, 1937)."


Evie Kennedy

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 2 Feb 1920; Page 195B; Image
46 of 70; Family #419/454.
Listed as Anna Steel; age 24; born in KY; married;in household of husband, Marion J. Steele.


Ortha Hazel Steele

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 2 Feb 1920; Page 195B; Image
46 of 70; Family #419/454.
Listed as Ortha H. Steel; age 5; born in KY; in household of father, Marion J. Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 120; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Woody; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; liviing at Premier, WV; son of
Alex and Lear; married on 4 Jul 1928 at Premier; WV; Ortha Steele; age 16; born in Mingo Co,
WV; single; living at Premier, WV; daughter of M.J. and Eva.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Mining Village; taken on 8 Apr
1930; Page 234B; Image 8 of 35; Family #56/56.
Listed as Ortha H. Woody; age 18; born in WV; widow; in household of father, Jackson M.
Steele.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Johnnie Wagner; age 44; born in IN; divorced; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 10 Nov 1942
at Welch; Ortha Woody; age 30; born in Mingo Co, WV; widow; living at Roderfield, WV.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ortha H. Wagner; born 3 Nov 1912; died 20 Apr 1996; last residence, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
SS#234-04-3025; card issued in WV in 1974.
6. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ortha Hazel Wagner
[Ortha H Wagner]
[Ortha Hazel Steele]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Nov 1912
Birth Place: Mingo CO, West Virginia
[Mingo, West Virginia]
Death Date: 20 Apr 1996
Father: Marion J Steele
Mother: Evie Kennedy
SSN: 234043025
Death Certificate Number: 00000000000000000000006384
Type of Claim: Birth record established before age of 5.
Notes: 05 Dec 1974: Name listed as ORTHA HAZEL WAGNER; 22 May 1998: Name listed as ORTHA H WAGNER"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Aug 2014.
Ortha Steele Wagner; born 3 Nov 1912; died 20 Apr 2996; buried here; double headstone photo
shown with husband, John Wagner; marriage record posted; "WIFE".


Ford Huff

1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Gilbert District; Tamcliff; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 141A;
Family #43/43.
Listed as Ford Huff; age 2 yrs, 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Benjamin F. Huff.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 182; WV Archives Web Site.
Ford Huff; age 22; born at Gilbert, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; son of Ben and Emaline Huff;
married on 26 Mar 1948 at Simon, WV; Jessie B. Keen; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single;
living at Simon, WV; daughter of Charley and Carrie Keen.
3. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Ford Huff; born 4 Jul 1927; living at Lynco, WV on 13 Nov 2000.


Jessie B. Keene

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 182; WV Archives Web Site.
Ford Huff; age 22; born at Gilbert, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; son of Ben and Emaline Huff;
married on 26 Mar 1948 at Simon, WV; Jessie B. Keen; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single;
living at Simon, WV; daughter of Charley and Carrie Keen.
2. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Jessie B. Huff; born 22 Feb 1928; living at Lynco, WV on 13 Nov 2000.


Engeda "Gede" Huff

1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Gilbert District; Tamcliff; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 141A;
Family #43/43.
Listed as Engeda Huff; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Benjamin F. Huff.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gede Huff; born 26 May 1920; died in Mar 1976; last residence, Justice, Mingo Co, WV 24851;
SS#236-18-4633; card issued in WV before 1951.


Donna Kay Huff

1. Fanning Funeral Home:Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donna Kay Cline, 60, of North Spring, WV, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013, at her residence following a short illness.

"Donna was born July 9, 1953 in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of the late Gede and Virginia Gertrude Rife Huff. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.

"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one grandson, Tanner Scott Cline, her maternal father, Ford Huff, three brothers, Gregory, Thomas, and Timothy Huff, and one sister, Henrietta Huff.

"Survivors include her husband of 44 years, David L. Cline of the home; one son, Scott Cline and wife Savannah of North Spring, WV, one grandson., Hunter Cline of North Spring, WV; maternal mother, Jessie B. (Keen) Huff of North Spring, WV; five sisters, twins Anetta Blankenship and husband Johnny of Justice, WV, and Anita Ellis and husband Arthur of Baisden, WV, Joyce Cline and husband Lonnie of North Spring, WV, Mary Jane Morgan of North Spring, and Wanda Ohmer of Hopewell, VA; and four brothers, Michael "Red", William Carl, Samuel F. and Robert Charles Huff all of North Spring, WV.

"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at 1 o’clock, with Reverend Jerry Rose and Reverend Joe Peck Trent officiating at the North Spring Baptist Church at North Spring, WV. Burial will follow in the Tanner Mountain Cemetery at North Spring...."


William Ewing Ferrell

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Euin Ferrell; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroad worker; living at Roderfield, WV;
son of A.C. and Elizabeth Ferrell; married on 3 May 1926 at Roderfield, WV; Jossie Overby; age
21; born in Scott Co, VA; single; daughter of Steve and Isabelle.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wareagle; taken on 8 May 1930; Page 122A;
Image 25 of 28; Family #47/47.
Listed as Huen Ferrell; age 27; born in WV; married at 20; coal miner; head of household.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 29 Apr 1940; Page
1165A; Image 31 of 64; Household #258.
Listed as William Ferrell; age 36; born in WV; married; 2nd grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; laborer on W.P.A. road project; head of household.
4. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William Ewin Ferrell
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 35
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 28 Oct 1904
Birth Place: Lex, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Wakonda, Clay, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Wakonda, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Josie Ferrell
Household Members:
Name Relationship
William Ewin Ferrell Self (Head)
Josie Ferrell Wife
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William Ferrell
Social Security Number: 234-14-1026
Birth Date: 28 Nov 1904
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24817, Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: Mar 1978"
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 21 Jul 2015.
" William Ewing “Ewing” Ferrell
Birth 1905
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death unknown
USA
Burial
Roberts Cemetery
Beartown, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 149580381"

Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Abraham C. Ferrell (1866-1945) & Elizabeth Mary Roberts-Ferrell (1874-Deceased).

"Brother of Amanda "Florence" Ferrell-Lane-Barrett (1894-1981), Isaac Ferrell (1896-1950), Lucy Ferrell-Blankenship (1902-Deceased), & Marshall Ferrell (1902-1962).

"Married to Josie "Nellie" Overby-Ferrell (1910-1969) on May 3, 1926 in Roderfield, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1926, Page 1, Application Date: May 3, 1926).

"Father of William Ferrell (1932-2007), Lee Abraham Ferrell (1935-2015), Robert Ferrell (Deceased), Unnamed Baby Girl Ferrell (1937-1937), Woodrow Ferrell (1938-2013), Edgar Ferrell Sr. (1940-2015), Ruby Ferrell-Jones, Mary Elizabeth Ferrell-Mullins (B. 1939), and Homer Ferrell."


Josie Nellie Overby

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Euin Ferrell; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroad worker; living at Roderfield, WV;
son of A.C. and Elizabeth Ferrell; married on 3 May 1926 at Roderfield, WV; Jossie Overby; age
21; born in Scott Co, VA; single; daughter of Steve and Isabelle.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wareagle; taken on 8 May 1930; Page 122A;
Image 25 of 28; Family #47/47.
Listed as Josie Ferrell; age 22; born in WV (sic); married at 17; in household of husband, William
Ferrell.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 29 Apr 1940; Page 1165A;
Image 31 of 64; Household #258.
Listed as Josie Ferrell; age 30; born in WV; married; no education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, William H. Ferrell.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'69 004109; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Josie Ferrell; age 58; born in Apr 1910 in VA; married; wife of WilliamFerrell; living at Bradshaw,
WV; daughter of Steve and Isabell (Hensley) Overbee; died 19 Feb 1969 in Doctors Memorial
Hospital, Welch, WV; from terminal bronchopneumonia; with cardio vascular cerebral hemorrhage;
caused by diabetes mellitus; buried 2(sic) Feb 1969 in Roberts Cemetery, Rockridge, WV.


Isabell Malinda "Ibby" Hensley

1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4756; WV Archives Web Site.
Isabel Malinda Overbee; age abt 74; born in Scott Co, VA; widown; living at Roderfield, WV;
daughter of unknown parents; died 4 Feb 1947 at Roderfield, WV; due to liver cancer; buried
7 Feb 1947 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Lee Overbee, Roderfield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Valerie Neal; 18 Mar 2017.
Isabell Malinda Overbee; born unknown; died 4 Feb 1947; buried here; no grave marker
photo shown.


Woodrow Ferrell

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 29 Apr 1940; Page 1165A;
Image 31 of 64; Household #258.
Listed as Woodrow Ferrell; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Ferrell.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Woodrow Ferrell; born 13 Apr 1938; living at PO Box 726, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
3. Fanning Furneral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Woodrow Ferrell, 75, of North Tazewell, VA, formerly of the Bradshaw area, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at his residence.

"Woodrow was born April 13, 1938 in Lex, WV, a son of the late William and Josie Nellie Overbee Ferrell. He was a retired coal miner, a great mechanic, and a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.

"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Janice Faye Ferrell, two brothers, William Ferrell and Robert Ferrell, and one son, Larry Dean Mullins.

"Survivors include his wife Debra Diane Rose Ferrell of the home; eight daughters, Lois Riffe and husband Stan of Belleview, FL, Hopie Gillespie and husband Mike of Grafton, VA, Patricia Riffe and husband Andrew, Debra Adams, Molly Horn and husband Mark, and Lisa Owens and husband Ronnie Gene all of North Tazewell, VA, Barbara Crigger and Husband Jimmy John of Ritter, WV, and Rosie Moore and husband Christopher of Yukon #2; five sons, Bobby Ferrell and wife Loraine of North Tazewell, Roger Ferrell and wife Michelle of South Carolina, Stevie Ferrell and fiancée Michelle of Ocela,FL, Woodrow Ferrell Jr., and Christopher Blankenship and wife Dorothy all of North Tazewell, VA; 23 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby Jones of Avondale, WV, and Mary Mullins of Davy, WV; three brothers, Lee Ferrell of Raysal, Clarance Ferrell of Avondale, and Homer Ferrell of Indiana.

"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 5, 2013, at 11 o’clock, with Reverend Roger Hale, Reverend Edger Mullins and Reverend Lawrence Cantrell officiating at the Atwell Mountain United Church of God near Atwell, WV. Burial will follow in the Short Ridge Cemetery on Short Ridge near Garland, WV..."