1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 363; WV Archives Website.
Charlie Adkins; age 32; born in Jefferson Co, AL; single; Black; miner; living in Twin Branch, WV;
son of John and Barbara; married 11 Dec 1910 at Twin Branch, WV; Mary Williams; age 35; born in
Franklin Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of Patrick and _____.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 363; WV Archives Website.
Charlie Adkins; age 32; born in Jefferson Co, AL; single; Black; miner; living in Twin Branch, WV;
son of John and Barbara; married 11 Dec 1910 at Twin Branch, WV; Mary Williams; age 35; born in
Franklin Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of Patrick and _____.
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Brian Joe Collins
Birth Date: 7 Feb 1974
Residence Date: 1995
Address: PO Box 515
Residence: Panther, WV
Postal Code: 24872-0515"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iager, WV; Posted Obit.
"Brian Joe Collins, 48, of Panther, WV, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022."Brian was born February 7, 1974 in Welch, WV, a son of the late McArthur and Phyllis Matney Collins. He was a coal truck driver and a mechanic.
"In addition to his mother, Phyllis Collins, Brian was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Cecil and Nora Addair Matney and paternal grandparents, Edger and Kizzie Collins.
"Survivors include his daughter, Tiffany Collins and boyfriend Marvin Wellman of Welch, WV; his father, McArthur Collins of Iaeger, WV and a sister, Monica Goodman and husband Kelly of Panther, WV.
A memorial service will be conducted Sunday evening, July 17, 2022 at 7 o’clock with Elder Fred Bailey officiating at the Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church in Panther, WV. Friends may visit with the family from 6 p.m. until the time of services."Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Carswell; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 165A;
Family #415/459.
Listed as Oaka F. Workman; age 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Zachariah A. Workman.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 96A;
Family #140/146.
Listed as Okie Workman; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Zachariah A. Workman.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sally Miller; 7 Oct 2007.
" Okey Franklin Workman
Birth 25 Sep 1919
Death 8 Oct 2003 (aged 84)
Burial
Pine Grove Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Lindside, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 22005196"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by In Remembrance; 26 Feb 2019.
" Ruth Morris Workman
Birth 24 May 1925
Algoma, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Feb 2019 (aged 93)
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Pine Grove Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Lindside, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 197133165"Additional Information Posted:
"Ruth Workman, age 93, went to be with the Lord in her sleep on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at her home in Lewisburg, WV. Born May 24, 1925, in Algoma, WV, she was the daughter of the late Christina and Ballard Morris. She was one of nine children, and of her siblings, she is survived by only one sister, Erma Severt; and one brother, Ballard (Loretta) Morris Jr."Mrs. Workman had very many titles: mother, wife, sister, mamaw, grandma, aunt, and friend. She was a faithful believer and follower and was a member of New Covenant Sanctuary in Fairlea, WV. She met the love of her life, Okey Franklin Workman, and they married on November 4, 1939. They had four children and remained married until his passing in 2003; 64 years of unfailing love, trials, and memories.
"Ruth was retired from Midwest Industries of Willard, OH, providing 33 years of service. Upon her retirement, she spent her time making the best strawberry-rhubarb and chocolate pies and loving her grandbabies. Additionally, she enjoyed quilting, sewing, reading the Bible, watching Little House on the Prairie, and driving her family crazy with love.
"Ruth resided the last six years of her wonderful life with her eldest child, Francine (Walter) Lockhart. She received additional care from friends, John Hampton Hoge and Ella Mae Keeney.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters Margie, Thelma, and Ethel; three brothers, Edgar, Howard, and Arthur; one son, Robert F. Workman; and one grandson, Jeffrey L. Workman."Survivors include two daughters, Francine (Walter) Lockhart of WV, and Victoria (David) Reed of PA; one son, Martin L. (Karen) Workman of NC; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, WV, with Pastor Mark Workman officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. She will be buried next to the love of her life and her son at Pine Grove Memorial Gardens in Lindside, WV."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 109; WV Archives Website.
J. I(?) Ratcliff; age 27; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; miner; living at Roanoke (VA?); son of James and
Mandy; married on 29 Nov 1904 at Maybeury, WV; Roxie Robbins; age 18; born in Smyth Co, VA;
single; daughter of Wade and Laura.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 109; WV Archives Website.
J. I (?) Ratcliff; age 27; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; miner; living at Roanoke (VA?); son of James and
Mandy; married on 29 Nov 1904 at Maybeury, WV; Roxie Robbins; age 18; born in Smyth Co, VA;
single; daughter of Wade and Laura.