1. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Levi Cannaday
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Divorce Age: 30
Birth Date: 19 Nov 1951
Marriage Date: 19 Apr 1970
Divorce Date: 15 Oct 1982
Divorce Place: Virginia, USA
Spouse: Pearl Yvonne Carter
Certificate Number: 1982019892
Number of Children: 3"
2. Gregory-Page Funeral Home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" Levi Cannaday Sr., age 71, who resided in Northfork, WV; formerly of Keystone, WV, departed this life on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Welch Community Hospital. He was born in Welch, WV on the 19th day of November, 1951 and was the fourth of five sons born to Thomas L. and Beatrice (Fields) Cannaday."Levi was a 1969 Graduate of Northfork High School and completed two years of College. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. While living in Washington, DC, he was employed as a Correctional Officer. After returning to West Virginia, he was employed as a Correctional Officer at Stevens Correctional Center and retired as a CO II for the McDowell County Holding Unit both located in Welch. He attended First Baptist Church in Northfork, WV.
"In addition to his parents, Thomas L. and Beatrice, he was preceded in death by three of his brothers: Johnny, Charles and Thomas.
"Levi is survived by and leaves cherished memories to Aleto Jo Riley, his wife of 21 years and his children: Levi (Crystal) Cannaday Jr., of Lexington Park, MD, Janeen (Elder Fred) McRae and Leonard (Sabrina) Cannaday both of Allentown, PA, Stephney Riley of Alexandria, VA and Eric (Jada) Riley of Bluefield, WV; his only surviving brother, Michael Cannaday of North Carolina and a host of grand and great-grandchildren; many other family members, loved ones and friends.
"A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the First Baptist Church 123 E. Barker Street in Northfork, WV with the Reverend Eugene Watson officiating, assisted by the Elder Fred McRae and the Reverend Shelia Smith.
"Levi's Family and Friends will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers.
"Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM at the Church.
"Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 130; WV Archives Website.
Jesse Bowman Hughes, Jr; age 24; born in Welch, WV; single; living at Box 761, Keystone, WV;
married on 23 Nov 1957 in the Bluewell Methodist Church, Bluefield, WV; Betty French Mabry; age
23; born in Princeton, WV; divorced; living in Keystone, WV.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1953); Page 133; Line #21; WV Archives Website.
Richard Lee Mabry; age 22; born and living in Princeton, WV; single; married on 5 Sep 1953 at
Princeton, WV; Betty Rae French; age 19; born and living in Priceton, WV; single.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 130; WV Archives Website.
Jesse Bowman Hughes, Jr; age 24; born in Welch, WV; single; living at Box 761, Keystone, WV;
married on 23 Nov 1957 in the Bluewell Methodist Church, Bluefield, WV; Betty French Mabry; age
23; born in Princeton, WV; divorced; living in Keystone, WV.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Beavers search 6 Dec 2001, submitted by Sue
Waldron, blazer@carolina.rr.com.
Robert Floyd Waldron; born on 21 Feb 1892 at Welch, WV; son of Rufus
Crockett and Margaret (sic, Mary) Jane Beavers Waldron; died on 12 Jul 1956
at Welch, WV; married Ruby Fern Miller; identified child: Sue Ellen Waldron,
born on 31 Aug 1953 at Welch, WV.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Brown's Creek District: Welch; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 129 B;
Family #128./134.
Listed as Robert F. Waldron, age 8, born in Feb 1892 in WV, in household of
father, Rufus C. Waldron.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Welch; taken 16 Apr 1910; Page 101 B; Family #46/52.
Listed as Floyd Waldron; age 18; born in WV; single; in household of father, Rufus C. Waldron.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Welch; taken 28 Jan 1920; Page 122 A; Family #224/280.
Listed as Robert F. Waldron; age 28; born in WV; married; salesman in grocery store; head of
household.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Rufus Waldron Aearch, 10 May 2002, submitted by
LaMona Phillips, bphillips@bak.rr.com.
Robert Floyd Waldron; born on 21 Feb 1892; died on 12 Jul 1956 at Welch, WV;
married first, Hattie Boles; second, Ruby Fern Miller.
Ruby Fern Miller; born on 8 Jan 1924 at Welch, WV; died on 20 Mar 1979 in
Welch, WV; daughter of Albert Renfro and Alma Rebecca Miller.
6, Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Robt. F. Waldron
Gender Male
Age 24
Birth Date abt 1892
Marriage Date 25 May 1916
Marriage Place Boyd, Kentucky, USA
Father R. C. Waldron
Mother M. J. Beaneys (sic, Beavers)
Spouse Hattie Bowles
Film Number 002116499"
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #8951; WV Archives Website,
Robert Floyd Waldron; age 64; born 21 Feb 1892 in Welch, WV; married; unemployed; living at 65
Grandview St, Welch, WV; son of Rufus and Jane Waldron; died 12 Jul 1956 in Grace Hospital,
Welch, WV; due to carcinoma of pharynx; buried 15 Jul 1956 in Cartwright Cemetery; informant, Mrs.
Ruby Waldron.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 3; Dwelling #17.
Listed as Ruby Waldron; age 25; born in WV; married; in household of mother Alva Rebecca Miller;
with husband, Floyd Waldron.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 174; WV Archives Website.
Harold Eldon Gray; age 42; born in Ironton, OH; widowed; living at Box 348, Welch, WV; married on
9 Feb 1961 at Welch, WV; Ruby Miller Waldron; age 36; born in Coalwood, WV; widow; living in
Welch, WV.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ruby F Miller Gray
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 48
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1924
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 8 Sep 1972
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Albert R Miller
Mother: Alva R Miller
Spouse: Ted Hawthorne
Certificate Number: 1972041460"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rubye Fern Miller [Rubye Fern Waldron] [Ruby Gray] [Rubye Hawthorne]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 Jun 1924
Birth Place: Coalwood McD, West Virginia
Death Date: Mar 1979
Father:
Albert R Miller
Mother:
Alva R Miller
SSN: 235388243
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Oct 1943: Name listed as RUBYE FERN MILLER;
Jul 1955: Name listed as RUBYE FERN WALDRON;
Apr 1961: Name listed as RUBY WALDRON GRAY;
Nov 1972: Name listed as RUBYE M HAWTHORNE;
30 Dec 1987: Name listed as RUBYE HAWTHORNE"