1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Daisy V. Murphy"; Article; Page
212; submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV; 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Daisy V. Murphy"; Article; Page
212; submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV; 24873.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 136; WV Archives Website.
Willard Robinson Deskins, Jr; age 19; born and living in English, WV; single; married on 30 Nov 1957
at Berwind, WV; Patricia Ann Merrell; age 21; born in Batsy Lane, KY; single; living at Berwind, WV;
with consent of Willard R. and Cleo Deskins, parents of Willard Robinson Deskins, Jr.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 136; WV Archives Website.
Willard Robinson Deskins, Jr; age 19; born and living in English, WV; single; married on 30 Nov 1957
at Berwind, WV; Patricia Ann Merrell; age 21; born in Batsy Lane, KY; single; living at Berwind, WV;
with consent of Willard R. and Cleo Deskins, parents of Willard Robinson Deskins, Jr.
1. 1940 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry Township; E.D. 97-14; taken 2 May 1940; Page 201B; Image
36 of 46; Household #297.
Listed as Ivan Rhodes; age 15; born in NC; 1 yr HS education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
new worker; in household of father, James Mack Rhodes.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ivan Mack Rhodes
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 16 Jul 1924
Birth Place: Wilkes Co, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Residence Place: Hays, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Registration Date: 1945
Registration Place: Hays, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Ivan Mack Rhodes Self (Head)
James Rhodes Self (Head)"
3. North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Iven Rhodes
Gender: Male
Birth Date: abt 1924
Age: 21
Race: White
Spouse: Bernice Adams
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Age: 18
Spouse Race: White
Marriage Date: 25 Dec 1945
Marriage Location: Winston-Salem
Marriage County: Forsyth
Marriage State: North Carolina"
4. North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Iven Mack Rhodes
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital status: Married
Age: 70
Birth Date: 16 Jul 1924
Residence Place: Wake, North Carolina
Death Date: 16 Apr 1995
Death Place: Durham (P), Durham, North Carolina
Social Security Number: 242224336
Father's Last Name: Rhodes
Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1993-96
Notes: Disposition: Burial in state, Autopsy: No, Attendant: Physician, Hospital Status: Veterans Hospital"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by DLC; 27 Oct 2014.
" Iven M. Rhodes
Birth 16 Jul 1924
Death 16 Apr 1995 (aged 70)
Burial
Montlawn Memorial Park
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, USA "
1. North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Shirley Marie Rhodes
[Shirley Marie Pendergraft]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic
Marital status: Widowed
Age: 68
Birth Date: 7 Sep 1931
Birth Place: Wake, North Carolina, USA
Residence Place: Other, Wake, North Carolina
Residence Zip Code: 27603
Education: 10th grade
Death Date: 23 Sep 1999
Hospital Name: Wake County Med Ctr
Death Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina
Social Security Number: 241403846
Father's Last Name: Pendergraft
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics
Notes: Disposition: Burial in-state, Attendant: Physician, Hospital Status: Hospital Inpatient"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by DLC; 27 Oct 2014.
" Shirley M. Rhodes
Birth 7 Sep 1931
Death 23 Sep 1999 (aged 68)
Burial
Montlawn Memorial Park
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, USA "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Leonard Callahan, Gary, West
Virginia"; Article; Page 266; submitted by __________.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin Disrtict; Alpheus; taken 26 Apr 1930; Page 67A; Image 43 of
45; Family #450/412.
Listed as Leonard Callahan; age 18; born in NC; single; Negro; in household of father, Albert H,
Callahan.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #2719; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
Leonard McClellan Callahan; age 28; born 31 Aug 1912 in Ashe Co, NC; living at Wilcoe, WV;
employed by US Coal and Coke, #2 Mine, Gary, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs.
Annabelle Callahan, wife, Wilcoe, WV; Negro; 6' 2" tall; 189 lbs; brown eyes; Black hair; dark brown
complexion.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Leonard M Callahan
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 31 Aug 1912
Death Date: 23 Aug 1996
Claim Date: 29 Aug 1974
SSN: 235073308"
1. 1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Leonard Callahan, Gary, West
Virginia"; Article; Page 266; submitted by __________.
2. "Johnson City Press"; Johnson City, TN; Friday; 10 Jun 2005; Page 2; Newspapers.com Website.
"LAURENS SC — Annabelle Callahan was called home to await the resurrection on June 6 2005 at NHC Healthcare Laurens SC Mrs Callahan was bom September 12 1918 in Boone North Carolina the elder daughter of the late Clyde and Mary Elizabeth Wagner The family moved to Gary No 2 where Mrs Callahan attended the public schools and met her late husband Leonard M Callahan Sis Callahan received the Holy Ghost on May 28 1945 at Conley Chapel AME Zion Church in Gary She was baptized by Bishop PD Smith and joined Apostolic Temple Church where she served faithfully for more than 50 years as Sunday School teacher Willing Workers leader church secretary and missionary president In addition to working in the local church Sis Callahan served the West Virginia and East Tennessee Council women’s department in offices including secretary vice-presi-dent and president In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Leonard M Callahan Mrs Callahan is survived by two daughters: Mrs Sheila and Mr Edward McDaniel of Laurens SQ and Rev Dr Leslie D Callahan of Philadelphia PA two grandsons: Garrett Callahan McDaniel and Lee Edward McDaniel of Laurens SC one sister Mrs Helen Holley of Milwaukee Wl two sisters-in-law: Mrs Feme Callahan Hairston of Gary and Mrs Shelby Callahan of Chicago IL and a host of nieces nephews relatives and friends A homegoing celebration service will be held Friday June 10 2005 1 2 noon at the Greater Mt Zion Pentecostal Church 104 Park St Bluefidd WV Burial to follow at Restlawn Mausoleum Bluewell Notice provided to the family by Birchette"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Leonard Callahan, Gary, West
Virginia"; Article; Page 266; submitted by __________.
"...a Harvard University graduste..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Leonard Callahan, Gary, West
Virginia"; Article; Page 266; submitted by __________.
"...a Marshall University graduate, now resides in Laurens, SC with her husband and two sons."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #5129; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Crocket Campbell; age 22; born in Lex, WV' single; miner; living at Jolo, WV; son of Clyde and
Ella (Payne) Campbell; married on 16 feb 1953 in Russell Co, VA; Daisy Edith Rowe; age 21; born
and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; daughter of C.S. and Pearl (Jewell) Rowe.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John C. Campbell"; article; Pages 108-109; submitted by Vanessa Krajc, 5098
Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27405.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"John C. Campbell, 90, of War, West Virginia passed away November 19, 2021 at his home after a short illness. Hospice Amedisys were his caretakers. John was a retired Coal Miner from the Bishop, Virginia Coal Mines, and member of the local union United Mine Workers of America No: 6025. John served in The United States Army, serving in The Korean War. John was a member of The Advent Christian Church. John was a business owner of The War Coffee Shop, War Taxi and John’s Car Wash. John’s hobbies were collecting cans, scrap metal and fooling around in his garage. John was preceded in death by his wife of fifty five years Orbie Campbell, daughter Vanessa Krajc and both parents Clyde and Ella Payne Campbell, five brothers, three sisters and one granddaughter. Survivors include his daughters: Mrs. Lora Y. McClanahan and husband Michael of Swords Creek, Virginia; Mrs. Sharon Heredia and husband Joe of Kingston, Illinois. Grandsons: Cody Patterson and wife Jacquelyn of Warriormines; Harley C. Wagoner of Yukon, WV; Shawn Rife, Chad Rife and Alex Rife; John Krajc and granddaughter Stepheny Seabolt. He had several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 Noon, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in War, West Virginia with Pastor Danny Cyphers, Pastor Charlie Rose and Pastor Ralph Brewster. Burial will follow in the Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Virginia. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by VFW Post 1144 of Iaeger, West Virginia. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel from 11 AM to 12 PM on November 23, 2021 with social distancing, masks and Covid-19 protocols in place. Online condolences may be made at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com. Fanning Funeral Home in War is serving the Campbell Family."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 8 May 1940; Page 1174B;
Image 52 of 66; Household #427.
Listed as Daisy Rowe; age 8; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Charles S. Rowe.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #5129; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Crocket Campbell; age 22; born in Lex, WV' single; miner; living at Jolo, WV; son of Clyde and
Ella (Payne) Campbell; married on 16 feb 1953 in Russell Co, VA; Daisy Edith Rowe; age 21; born
and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; daughter of C.S. and Pearl (Jewell) Rowe.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John C. Campbell"; article; Pages 108-109; submitted by Vanessa Krajc, 5098
Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27405.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Daisy Edith Campbell,89, of Greensboro, NC, formerly of Bradshaw, WV was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Born November 1, 1931 in Rockridge, WV, she was the daughter of the late Shelvin and Pearl Jewel Rowe.Daisy enjoyed doing crafts and playing bingo with her friends where she resided.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Emory and Orville Rowe, 2 sisters, Hazel Hoschett and Irene Hughes, daughter Vanessa Campbell, granddaughter Candace Krajc.Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Heredia & husband Joe of Kingston, IL. Five grandchildren, Shawn Riffe, Chad Riffe, Alex Riffe, Stepheny Seabolt and John Krajc Jr, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 12 Noon from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in War WV, with Pastor Charlie Rose officiating; burial will follow in the Rowe Cemetery in Rock Ridge WV. Friends may call Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 11 A.M. to 12 Noon at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in War WV. Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced with no more than 25 people in attendance. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comFanning Funeral Home of War and Welch is serving the Campbell Family."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco; E.D. 24-35; taken on 18 Apr 1940;
Page 765B; Image 27 of 57; Household #206.
Listed as Lonnie Gene Mitchem; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Walter C. Mitchem.
1. Private Messinger; Facebook; Friday; 10 Sep 2021; Willa Zimmerman>
"... I am Willa Ann Allen Zimmerman. My father is listed in your research. Willie Allen born 4-Dec-1931 Blackey, Buchanan County, Virginia. He is the 2nd son of Elzie Allen b 11-Feb-1912, d 11-Apr-1997 and Lovis Della Stacy b 15-Aug-1916 d 3-Feb-1998. You have the other children listed.
Elzie Allen’s father was Daniel Allen b 29-Apr-1882 d 18-Aug-1944. Elzie Allen’s mother was Susie Addair born about 1899-14-Aug-1925. Daniel Allen’s father was Riley Allen b 2-Sep-1856 d 27-Sep-1930. I have more information."
1. Private Messinger; Facebook; Friday; 16 Sep 2021; Willa Zimmerman.
"My mother was Margaret Ann Hardrick January 20, 1936-October 2, 1981. Born in Princeton, Caldwell, Kentucky. Died in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.
Riley Allen 1858-1930 wife was ? Patsy Blankenship?"