1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Albert Powell [Albert Church Powell]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Jun 1936
Birth Place: Taeger McDow, West Virginia [Lex McDowell, West Virginia]
Death Date: 5 May 1989
Father:
Roy S Powell
Mother:
Mary A Horn
SSN: 233568198
Death Certificate Number: 006759
Notes: Apr 1953: Name listed as ALBERT POWELL;
Aug 1966: Name listed as ALBERT CHURCH POWELL;
15 Mar 1994: Name listed as ALBERT C POWELL"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Gloria Ann Powell
Residence Date 01 May 1998
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 12 Jun 1943
Address Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
Address Date 01 May 1998
2nd Address Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1993-05 Dec 2008
Record Number 304454697"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gloria Powell, 79, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at her residence."Gloria was born June 12, 1943 in Lex, WV a daughter of the late William “Bill” and Mary Kennedy Stanley. Gloria was a light in the life of everyone who knew her. She loved her family dearly and was always the sweetest woman you could meet. She was a precious soul and was loved dearly by her family. Now she’s resting with her sweet daughter Darlene.
"In addition to her parents Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Church Powell; three sisters, Carol Jean Stanley Collins, Lil Mae Stanley Powell, and Janette Stanley Beck; one daughter, Darlene Cole Hatfield; and an infant son, Baby Boy Cole.
"Survivors include her daughter, Drema Fowler of Bluefield; son, Jeff Cole of Bluefield; three granddaughters, Tiffany Smith and husband Mike of North Carolina, Tosha Fowler of Bluefield, Tawnya Hatfield of Virginia; grandson, Joshua Fowler and wife Amanda of Princeton, WV; great grandchildren, Christian and Brayden Smith, Laikin Steele, Kylee Fowler, Ashlyn Fowler, Ethan Fowler, Andrew Hickman Jr. (DJ); and stepchildren, Hobert Powell, Wayne Powell, Justine Powell, Marlene Mullins and Delphine Daugherty all of Iaeger.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Melissa Taylor officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will follow in the A.C. Powell Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by David Adkins; 22 Feb 2023.
"Gloria Ann Stanley Powell
Birth 12 Jun 1943
Lex, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Feb 2023 (aged 79)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Powell Cemetery
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 249742712"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kenneth “Kenny” Lee Fuller, 51 of Isaban, WV departed this world unexpectedly at his home on February 19, 2023."Kenny was the first son of Kenneth “Ray” Fuller and the late Lola “Kinky” Fuller. He was born on December 19, 1971 at Logan, WV. After graduating from Gilbert High School, he soon began working in the mines as a coalminer. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, attending ballgames, and spending time with his loved ones.
"Kenny was an avid WVU fan and enjoyed attending their games with friends and family. He loved teaching his daughters about basketball and softball along with coaching their softball and T-ball team.
"Kenny was a very loved individual. In addition to his father, he leaves behind his daughters, Hannah and Brooke Fuller of Bull Creek, WV. His brother Kevin (Wendi) Fuller of Harmony, NC. Two nephews, Braxton (Ashlee) Fuller and Landon Fuller, both of Harmony, NC. He had one great-nephew, Adrian Fuller and two great nieces, Braylee and Everlee Fuller, all from Harmony NC. He also left along a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him dear
"Friends may visit with the family from 12 noon until the time of services Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Funeral services will be held at 1 o’clock with Reverend Jeremy Compton officiating.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased his body will be cremated following services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Edwin O. Thornhill
Birth Date: 1879
Death Date: Jan 1, 1912
Death Place: Mullens, WV
Type Practice: Allopath
Licenses: VA, 1903
Medical School: Medical College of Virginia Commonwealth
University School of Medicine, Richmond; Hampden-Sidney Coll. Med. Dept., 1903, (G)
JAMA Citation: 58:211
Cause of Death: killed, gunshot; (M)"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Judy Llamas; 29 Jan 2007.
"Dr Edwin O. Thornhill
Birth 17 Dec 1878
Appomattox County, Virginia, USA
Death 31 Dec 1911 (aged 33)
Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Walnut Grove Cemetery
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 17750547"Additional Information Posted:
"Dr. Thornhill was the son of William Ashby Thornton and Ellen V. Jones. He was trained in the medical profession at Medical Medical College of Virginia Commonwealth, University School of Medicine, Richmond, and Hampden-Sidney College Medical Department, 1903."Dr. Thornhill was killed by Emmanuel Wilson "Willis" Hatfield, son of William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield and Levica "Levicy" Chafin. Willis lived from 1888 to 1978, having served a term in the Moundsville, West Virginia prison. Willis is buried in the Hatfield Family Cemetery, Sarah Ann, Logan Co., WV.
"There is a play entitled "The Murder of Dr. Edwin Thornhill and the Trial of Willis Hatfield," performed in Mullens, WV on January 26, 2009."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 465; WV Archives Website.
Reed Wanzo DeShazo, Jr; age 30; born in Eckman; single; Colored; living at Box 222, Eckman, WV;
married on 15 Sep 1957 at Eckman, WV; Mary Sue Wooten; age 31; born at Ridgeway, VA; single;
Colored; living at Eckman, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 465; WV Archives Website.
Reed Wanzo DeShazo, Jr; age 30; born in Eckman; single; Colored; living at Box 222, Eckman, WV;
married on 15 Sep 1957 at Eckman, WV; Mary Sue Wooten; age 31; born at Ridgeway, VA; single;
Colored; living at Eckman, WV.
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Molly A Carter [Molly Carter]
Birth Date: 27 Jan 1960
Residence Date: 1996
Address: PO Box 522
Residence: Roderfield, WV
Postal Code: 24881-0522
Second Residence Date: 1995
Second Address: PO Box 63
Second Residence: Roderfield, WV
Second Postal Code: 24881-0063"
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clark Kenney
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: 1874
Birth Place: Grayson County, Virginia
Marriage Date: 20 Mar 1897
Marriage Place: Grayson County, Virginia
Father:
Mike Kenney
Mother:
M.
Spouse:
Jennie Cox
FHL Film Number: 2048452
Reference ID: 1897 line 44"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 302; WV Archives Website.
D.C. Kenney; age 47; born in Grayson Co, VA; widowed; miner; living at Crumpler, WV; son of Mike
and Mariah; married on 24 Dec 1921 in Welch, WV; Maudie Thompson; age 16; born in Wythe Co,
VA; daughter of L.J. and Annie.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Marcia Lynne vonGunden; 12 Dec 2016.
" Clark Demsey Kenney
Birth 18 Aug 1865
Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death 27 Aug 1954 (aged 89)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Bailey Cemetery
Crumpler, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 173822885"
1. Wayne Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 349; WV Archives Web Site.
Pat Wellman; age 21; born and living in Wayne Co, WV; son of Dave and Teel Wellman; married on
18 Jun 1935 at Fort Gay, WV; Tina Ball; age 20; born in Pike Co, KY; daughter of _____ Ball and
Nancy Ball Ramey
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gregory McLellan Keene, 62, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following a short illness."Greg was born April 15, 1959, in New Jersey, a son of the late Harvey and Alice Browning Keene.
"In addition to his parents Greg was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Elouise Keene.
"Survivors include wife Mary Catherine Keene and daughter Kimberly Michelle Keene of the home; step children, Shawn (Michelle) Strickland of Brenton, WV, and Lisa (Jeff) Lester of Oceana; grandchildren, Savannah (Tyler) Mitchell, Theresa Adams (Faith), Rhianna Lester, Myia Strickland, Mackenzie Lester and Taegan Strickland; two sisters, Cinde Gibson and husband Donald of Galax, VA and Jeanette Martinis and husband Dante of Dugspur; one brother, Christopher Keene of Hillsville, VA; one aunt Elizabeth Pauline Keen of Princeton, WV and several nieces, nephews and great nieces.
"Greg’s body has been cremated and there are no services at this time. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV is assisting the family.