1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
Okley Graham; age 26; born and living in Basin, WV; single; son of Phillip and Della Graham;
married on 9 May 1947 in Mullens, WV; Opla Graham; age 22; born in Herndon, WV; single; living
in Basin, WV; daughter of Robert and Minda Graham.
1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Monday 27 Dec 2004, newspaper obit.
"BASIN- Okley Graham, 84, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, at Raleigh Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center in Daniels, after a long illness.
"Born Sept. 15, 1920, in Wyoming County, and was the son of the late Rev. Philip and Della
McKinney Graham.
"Mr. Graham was a retired coal miner, and was a member of the UMWA. He was a veteran of
World War II, having served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. While in service he received the
American Theater Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one
Bronze Star, the Asiatic- Pacific Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, and the Good Conduct
Medal.
"In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Zilpha Graham.
"Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Opal Graham; a son, Danny Graham and his wife, Lela of
Crab Orchard; a daughter, Janie Hansford and her husband, Morris of Coal City; a grandson, Bryan
Graham of Beckley; a granddaughter, Ann Vance and her husband, Aaron of Bolt; a great-grandson, Austin
Vance of Bolt; two step granddaughters, Phyllis Hansford of Crab Orchard, and Penny Cook of
Dameron; three step great-grandchildren, David, Dakota, and Brittany Cook of Dameron. Also
surviving are two brothers, Philip Graham and Oley Graham; two sisters, Ruth Payne McKinney and
Edith Lee.
"Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel in Mullens, with the Rev.
Roger Tolliver officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley...."
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 24 Apr 1930, Page 131A,
Family #407.
Listed as Okley Graham, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Phillip Graham.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
Okley Graham; age 26; born and living in Basin, WV; single; son of Phillip and Della Graham;
married on 9 May 1947 in Mullens, WV; Opla Graham; age 22; born in Herndon, WV; single; living
in Basin, WV; daughter of Robert and Minda Graham.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 254; WV Archives Web Site.
Green Sheridan Ledford; age 28; born in Lee Co, VA; single; laborer; living at Matoaka, WV; son of
Clayburn and Josephine; married on 7 Aug 1930 at Bluefield, WV; Bettie Mae Frances Brown; age
19; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Fletcher and Ina (sp?).
1. Floyd Co, VA; Delayed Birth Certificate #6852; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bettie Mae Francis Brown; born 8 Feb 1912 in Copper Hill, Floyd Co, VA; father, Emmett Flether
Brown; farmer; age 28 at her birth; born in Roanoke, VA; mother, Nannie Arabell Garlick; age 19 at
her birth; born in Montgomery Co, VA; parents married 25 Dec 1907 in Shawsville, VA; Bettie was
their 3rd child.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 254; WV Archives Web Site.
Green Sheridan Ledford; age 28; born in Lee Co, VA; single; laborer; living at Matoaka, WV; son of
Clayburn and Josephine; married on 7 Aug 1930 at Bluefield, WV; Bettie Mae Frances Brown; age
19; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Fletcher and Ina (sp?)
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bettie Mae Ledford
[Bettie M Ledford]
[Bettie Mae Brown]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 Feb 1912
Birth Place: Floyd County, Virginia
Death Date: 5 Oct 2003
Father: Emmett F Brown
Mother: Nannie A Garlic
SSN: 236887639
Notes: Mar 1970: Name listed as BETTIE MAE LEDFORD;
09 Oct 2003: Name listed as BETTIE M LEDFORD"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bettie M. Ledford
SSN: 236-88-7639
Last Residence:
24899 Yukon, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 8 Feb 1912
Died: 5 Oct 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1969)"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Paul Sheridon Ledford
[Paul S Ledford]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Jul 1931
Birth Place: Davy McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 30 Aug 1994
Father: Green S Ledford
Mother: Betty M Brown
SSN: 233447953
Notes: Mar 1946: Name listed as PAUL SHERIDON LEDFORD;
22 Sep 1994: Name listed as PAUL S LEDFORD"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carl Edward Ledford, 71, of Bluefield, formerly of Yukon, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his residence.
"Born December 9, 1947 in Yukon he was the son of the late Green Sheridan Ledford and Bettie Mae Brown Ledford. He was an Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He was a graduate of Big Creek High School, and was a former mechanic.
"Funeral service will be conducted Friday, December 21, at 11 a.m. in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Princeton with Reverend David Dash officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Post 1144 of Iaeger...."
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James E Cameron
Birth Date: 27 Apr 1978
Residence Date: 1996
Address: PO Box 106
Residence: Wyoming, WV
Postal Code: 24898-0106"
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"James E. Cameron 44 of Pineville passed away on Tuesday May 3, 2022 following a heroic battle with cancer."James was a beloved husband, father, and friend. James is survived by his wife Mandy; his children, Kelli, Sam, and Calvin; his mother and father-in-law, Becky and Fred Houchins; his sister-in-law, Jennifer Meadows and her husband Mark, and their children, Gabbie, Jordan, Brady, Markie, and JoAnna; brothers, Aaron Vickers, and his wife Brandi, and their children, and Richard Tilley and his wife Gena, and their children; sister, Christina Sheppard and her family, his aunt Linda Fritz, Aunt and Uncle-in-law Larry and Pam Compton, and their son Brandon, and Randy and Cherrie Houchins and their children Arthur, Kristie and Tracie; along with countless other friends and family.
"His pride and joy was his children. He loved spending time with family, cheering on his kids at sporting events, hunting and fishing. James was an employee of Carter Machinery for 20 years as a diesel technician.
"James touched many lives and will forever be missed by all. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and the family will have a memorial service at a later date."
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Civil Ervin Steele
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 25 Jul 1961
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 24 Aug 1979
Marriage Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Father: Civil Ervin Steele
Mother: Ocie Talmadge Puckett
Spouse: Antha Faye Evans
Certificate Number: 1979037107"
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Antha Faye Evans
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1961
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 24 Aug 1979
Marriage Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Father: James Harrison Evans
Mother: Imogene Mounts
Spouse: Civil Ervin Steele
Certificate Number: 1979037107"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Hicks
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1895
Marriage Date: 17 Dec 1913
Marriage Place: Virginia, USA
Marriage License Place: Wise
Person performing the Ceremony: J. E. Lowry
Parent 1: Henry Hicks
Parent 2: Alice Hicks
Spouse: Mary E. Castle
Occupation: C. Laborer"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mary E. Castle
Age: 15
Birth Date: abt 1898
Marriage Date: 17 Dec 1913
Marriage Place: Virginia, USA
Marriage License Place: Wise
Person performing the Ceremony: J. E. Lowry
Parent 1: Root Castle
Parent 2: Ida Castle
Spouse: James Hicks"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 4 Apr
1940; Page 744B; Image 2 of 35; Household #14.
Listed as Arnold Bailey; age 16; born in WV; 5th grade education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John E. Bailey.
2. Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William Arnold Bailey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 33
Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1923
Birth Place: Omar, West Virginia
Marriage Date: 29 Sep 1956
Marriage Place: Indiana, United States
Residence Place: Portsmouth, Ohio
Father: John E Bailey
Mother: Marnie Qualls
Spouse: Biance Livina Miller
Page: 418"
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William Arnold Bailey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 51
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1923
Marriage Registration Place: Wise, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Jun 1975
Marriage Place: Wise, Virginia, USA
Father: John E Bailey
Mother: Mamie Qualls
Spouse: Juanita Elizabeth Scaggs Pollard
Certificate Number: 1975024746"
4. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Juanita Bailey
Residence: Portsmouth, Scioto
Spouse's Name: William Bailey
Spouse's Residence: Portsmouth, Scioto
Marriage Duration (Years): 12
Number of Minor Children: 2
Grounds for Divorce: Extreme Cruelty
To Whom Decree Granted: Wife
County of Decree: Scioto
Decree Date: 22 Jan 1974
Cerificate Number: 2983
Volume Number: 2846"
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William Arnold Bailey [William A Bailey]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1924
Birth Place: Omar Logan, West Virginia
Death Date: 11 Jul 2006
Father:
John E Bailey
Mother:
Mamie Qualls
SSN: 236261993
Notes: Oct 1940: Name listed as WILLIAM ARNOLD BAILEY;
26 Jul 2006: Name listed as WILLIAM A BAILEY"
1. Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Biance Livina Miller
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date: 19 Mar 1935
Birth Place: Portsmouth, Ohio
Marriage Date: 29 Sep 1956
Marriage Place: Indiana, United States
Residence Place: Portsmouth, Ohio
Father: Sam Wm Miller
Mother: Bernice Downey
Spouse: William Arnold Bailey
Page: 418"